Saint Anselm College
Manchester, New Hampshire · Private
Saint Anselm College admitted 78% of 4,165 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1090–1270 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 83% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Saint Anselm College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- December 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Saint Anselm College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Saint Anselm College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Saint Anselm College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $67,890 a year. After grants, students paid $35,091 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Saint Anselm College’s acceptance rate?
Saint Anselm College admitted 78% of applicants: 3,262 of 4,165 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Saint Anselm College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due December 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Anselm College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1090 to 1270, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Saint Anselm College’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Saint Anselm College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Saint Anselm College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Saint Anselm College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Saint Anselm College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Saint Anselm College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, 75–250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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