Saint Anselm College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. It holds membership in the Association of American Colleges, The American Council on Education, the National Catholic Educational Association, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. For a complete list, please refer to the College Catalog.

Saint Anselm College is a co-educational institution. All courses are on the undergraduate level and have been selected to enable:

1. Undergraduate students to accelerate programs, to supplement their academic programs, and/or to make up deficiencies.
2. High school graduates or competent high school seniors to start their college programs, and/or to strengthen a particular area of academic need.
3. People to undertake studies which will further their personal and vocational goals.