We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions our admission staff receive. If you don't see an answer to your question below, please contact the Office of Admission for assistance.
About Saint Anselm College
How large is Saint Anselm College?
Our student body is exclusively undergraduate and totals 2,000 men and women. They represent 28 U.S. states and 21 countries.
How large is the freshman class?
A typical freshman class includes about 530 full-time students.
What are your most popular majors?
In keeping with national trends, the most popular majors are English, business, psychology, biology, and political science. Nursing and criminal justice are also very popular for our students.
What is the average class size?
The average class has 18 to 20 students. By junior year, most students have taken courses that have 15 students or fewer. The student/faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which ensures that our students receive personal attention and commitment from our devoted faculty members, who conduct all classes and laboratories. Saint Anselm does not use teaching assistants.
About the Campus
Is on-campus housing guaranteed for four years?
Yes, to all students who are resident students during their freshman year. Currently, 88 percent of the student body lives on campus in 33 residence halls, which consistently receive high praise from students for availability, cleanliness, and overall quality of residential life.
Is the campus fully wired for computer networking?
Yes. All residence halls, classrooms, and meeting rooms are hard-wired for high-speed Internet connections.
The Admission Process
When applying, do you prefer the Common Application or the Saint Anselm College Application?
We give equal consideration to the Saint Anselm Application and the Common Application. Use whichever application is most convenient for you. It is the content of the application that is most important to us.
What do you look at when evaluating an application?
Our admission process is selective and rigorous. We review your high school transcript to determine whether you have taken the most challenging courses. We also consider personal recommendations from your teachers and guidance counselor, your essay, your SAT/ACT scores, and extracurricular involvement.
How important are SAT results? What is your cut-off score?
SAT I or ACT are required for admission and are used as part of the evaluation process. We have no firm cut-off score, and there is no magic number that ensures your acceptance at Saint Anselm. SAT/ACT scores are just one source of information that we use in determining your ability to succeed, and they are not the only source.
Will applying for financial aid affect my chances for admission?
No. Saint Anselm has need-blind admission. Which means applying for financial aid does not affect admission decisions in any way.
Do you give credit for Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams?
Yes. The College awards credit for an AP score of 3, 4, or 5 in any recognized discipline. Credit is awarded for a score of 5, 6, or 7 on a Higher Level IB Examination. AP and IB credit may be used to satisfy general requirements. Each academic department maintains its own policy regarding the use of AP or IB credit for placement in courses and progress in the major.
Miscellaneous
Who is Saint Anselm?
Saint Anselm was a Benedictine monk and scholar, who is recognized for his application of reason in exploring the mysteries of the faith and for his definition of theology as "faith seeking understanding. Read more ...
How much does it cost to attend Saint Anselm College?
Fees for the 2006-2007 academic year are as follows:
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Tuition:
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$25,430
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Room & Board:
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$9,620
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Mandatory Fees:
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$750
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Total:
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*$35,800
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* In figuring the cost of attending Saint Anselm, we encourage you to also add such factors as books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. We estimate these annual costs to be approximately $1,850, although cost will vary by student.
For a detailed list of fees for the academic year, please refer to our College Catalog.
Do you offer Internships?
Most departments offer internship experiences, which combine the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom with practical application in a supervised work place.
Do you offer athletic scholarships?
Saint Anselm fields 20 men's and women's varsity teams, which compete at the NCAA Division II level. Currently, we offer athletic scholarships to men's and women's basketball only.
What opportunities do you have for extracurricular activities?
Students enjoy an array of more than 100 clubs and organizations covering an extraordinary range of interests—musical, theatrical, spiritual, literary, political, service, and academic.
What type of academic support services do you offer?
Professional staff and peer tutors support students in developing and mastering academic skills. Workshops as well as individual instruction help prepare our students to achieve high academic success.
The Office of Academic Advisement arranges for academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are welcome to contact the Office of Academic Advisement at (603) 641-7465 for more information about college policies relating to disabilities and the procedure for applying for academic accommodations. Saint Anselm College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
How do I receive credit for advanced placement, the international baccalaureate, and CLEP?
Saint Anselm College participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Students who receive a grade of "3" or better in the Advanced Placement Examinations may be granted advanced placement and credit in the appropriate subject.
Saint Anselm College recognizes credit earned through the Inernational Baccalaureate (IB). Of the two IB examinations where a score of 5, 6, or 7 has been achieved. Credit will not be given for Standard Level examinations.
In general, the equivalent of one or two courses are issued for each acceptable exam result. Individual academic departments at Saint Anselm vary in how and if they award credit for students who have taken the IB Higher Level examinations. This information outlines the standard policies; should you desire further explanation, please consult the appropriate academic department. Each successfully completed Higher Level examination with the conditions noted must be submitted to the Officle of Admission prior to a student's matriculation at the College. Students who have taken both AP and IB examinations do not receive credit/placement for both.
In addition, applicants who have completed examinations under the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) may receive advanced placement and credit if the scores are acceptable to the College. Please consult the Saint Anselm College Catalog for detailed information.
All score reports should be sent directly to the Office of Admission .