More selective than 90% of New Hampshire colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Anselm College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Saint Anselm College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Saint Anselm College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 658 |
| SAT math | 540 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1278 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Anselm College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 570–658 | 540–620 | 24–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 560–650 | 530–620 | 25–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Saint Anselm College compared with other New Hampshire colleges?
Saint Anselm College has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 10 New Hampshire colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College | 5% | 96% | $29,519 |
| 2 | Saint Anselm College | 78% | 80% | $34,779 |
| 3 | Colby-Sawyer College | 80% | 57% | $27,431 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | 81% | 50% | $9,992 |
| 5 | Rivier University | 83% | 52% | $28,082 |
| 6 | Plymouth State University | 88% | 52% | $19,216 |
| 7 | University of New Hampshire | 88% | 76% | $23,805 |
| 8 | Keene State College | 90% | 60% | $17,887 |
| 9 | New England College | 92% | 35% | $26,972 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Hampshire colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Anselm College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Anselm College admissions questions
What is the Saint Anselm College acceptance rate?
Saint Anselm College accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,262 of 4,165 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Anselm College require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Anselm College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Anselm College?
The middle 50% of Saint Anselm College enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1278 on the SAT and 24–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Saint Anselm College?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (572 of 3,262).
Is Saint Anselm College getting harder to get into?
Saint Anselm College accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Saint Anselm College overview