Welcome to the Hilltop
Since 1889, Saint Anselm College has provided a transformative education shaped by Catholic and Benedictine values and a liberal arts foundation. Here, you are part of a welcoming community where you will discover your passions, experience cherished traditions, and unlock your full potential.
# 89
in National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
99 %
of identified graduates of the class of 2025 are either employed, pursuing further education, serving in the military, or volunteering
# 24
most engaged in community service by Princeton Review
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Meet Our Anselmians
"I believe with all my heart that today’s world needs Saint Anselm College, a place that is infused with the Catholic and Benedictine values of community, hospitality and love, where the humanities, arts and sciences and professional programs like nursing, criminal justice and business build on our liberal arts core rather than compete with it. We need a place where you don’t have to choose between career outcomes and life outcomes. That place is Saint Anselm."
In the classroom and in the community, an Anselmian education will challenge you to find your best self.
Anselmian News
Class of 2026 Finishes Strong with Senior Projects, Research, and Theses
With graduation drawing near, Saint Anselm seniors conducted impactful…
Los Angeles Police Chief James McDonnell ’81 Speaks at Saint Anselm College
LA Police Chief James McDonnell ’81 HD’19 returned to Saint Anselm College…
Saint Anselm College Announces 2026 Commencement Speaker
President Favazza announced that Fr. Edwin Leahy, O.S.B., will be the…
NHIOP Celebrates The 250th Anniversary of The Nation with “The Big Watch”
The New Hampshire Institute of Politics hosted “The Big Watch” to celebrate…
The Class of 2025 Succeeds After Life on the Hilltop
The Saint Anselm Class of 2025 has found success after the Hilltop.…
For rising Democratic politicians, a stop at NHIOP is a priority
Student leaders have interacted with emerging Democratic politicians as part…
Saint Anselm’s Relay For Life Shows the Power of Community
Saint Anselm College hosts their 19th annual Relay For Life…
United States Navy Commissions the USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. to Honor 1962 Alumnus
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Harvey…
Cosmically Curious: Citizen Science & Space Weather
Saint Anselm College Dr. Nicole Gugliucci of the Physics…
FEATURED FACULTY MEMBER
Nicole Gugliucci, Ph.D., Department Chair and Associate Professor, Physics, was featured in the most recent issue of Portraits Magazine's Focus on Faculty.
“Turns out what I like most about science is sharing it with other people. Teaching it, and sharing it with others. … It’s important to me that everyone can feel some connection to science and see that it is understandable, it is reachable, it is even doable.”
Anselmian Events
On Thursday April 16th the Meelia Center is hosting their annual Foster and Adoptive Parents Night Out in the Carr Center from 5:00-8:00pm. This is an amazing opportunity to engage with the Manchester community through crafts, games, and many more activities.
April 12 at 2pm
April 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm
SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate playwrights living in the shadow of rockstar William Shakespeare. Catchy songs and over-the-top dance numbers, meet laugh-out-loud antics of creativity, ambition, and the absurdity of show biz.
PLEASE NOTE: Something Rotten! is generally rated PG-13 due to mature content, including bawdy humor, suggestive jokes, and innuendo that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Event details for The Abbey Players Present: Something Rotten!
Each Friday, during the college common hour, the Humanities Institute hosts an open, informal discussion led by a member of the Saint Anselm faculty, staff or monastic community. This forum invites people from all parts of campus to come together with others who are willing to open their lunch bag and their mind to a question about our humanity. A Zoom Link will be provided weekly for those wishing to take part remotely. This week’s event will be hosted by Professor Laura Shea, Fine Arts Department
Event details for Come Friday Forum: What Kind of Art Get Censored?
April 12 at 2pm
April 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm
SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate playwrights living in the shadow of rockstar William Shakespeare. Catchy songs and over-the-top dance numbers, meet laugh-out-loud antics of creativity, ambition, and the absurdity of show biz.
PLEASE NOTE: Something Rotten! is generally rated PG-13 due to mature content, including bawdy humor, suggestive jokes, and innuendo that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Event details for The Abbey Players Present: Something Rotten!
The Meelia Center is hosting their 2nd Spring Fling Dance which is an inclusive event that brings college students and community members together for an afternoon of crafts, dancing, and fun. The Spring Fling Dance provides a supportive environment for individuals with cognitive and intellectual disabilities to celebrate Spring and make connections with students from St. Anselm.
April 12 at 2pm
April 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm
SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate playwrights living in the shadow of rockstar William Shakespeare. Catchy songs and over-the-top dance numbers, meet laugh-out-loud antics of creativity, ambition, and the absurdity of show biz.
PLEASE NOTE: Something Rotten! is generally rated PG-13 due to mature content, including bawdy humor, suggestive jokes, and innuendo that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Event details for The Abbey Players Present: Something Rotten!