A school on a mission
ANSELMIAN ALWAYS
Founded in 1889, we have seen the world change a lot. But, you will find our mission, values and purpose remain the same. In fact, we firmly believe they are more relevant than ever. At Saint Anselm, students are encouraged to listen, to challenge, to play, to lead, to transform. Here you are welcome to be Anselmian. You are welcome to be you.
# 93
National Liberal Arts College by Forbes
# 16
Best Catholic University Nationwide by College Factual
23,577
in our alumni network
"Saint Anselm College prepares students not simply for careers, but for lives of purpose, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic and Benedictine tradition, we cultivate critical thinkers and compassionate leaders who engage new ideas, respect differing perspectives, and seek the common good. Through a distinctive liberal arts and professional education, Anselmians are prepared to lead and serve a changing world."
— Michael Lewis, Ph.D., president
We find in our midst an educational establishment […] in which we have a college, an institution of learning within which the youth of our diocese, the youth of the entire country, who may wish to enter its doors, will receive that higher education which develops the faculty, not only of the head, but of the heart.
At a Glance
Enrollment & Student Retention (Fall 2024)
- 2,069 Full-time, 25 Part-time Undergraduates
- 17 Graduate Students
- 2111 total undergraduate and graduate enrollment
- 59% women, 41% men
- 77% students are from out of state
- 95% of first year students live on campus
- 88% retention rate
Faculty (Fall 2024)
- 153 Full-time
- 64 Part-time
- 85% full-time faculty have a doctorate or terminal degree
- 11:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
- 18 average class size