C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
84/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Anselm College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Manchester, New Hampshire 03102
Outcomes
A
89/100
Affordability
F
10/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A+
91/100
Prestige
C
46/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,078
Total Enrollment
83%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
78%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Anselm College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$73,371
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$63,347
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
80%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,201
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
11.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NH wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Anselm College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$79,609$91,470+3%#300 of 966#650$27,000
Accounting and Related Services$60,830$90,331+19%#112 of 796#226$27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$62,821$90,161+8%#106 of 452#181$27,000
Business/Commerce$60,054$84,734+24%#20 of 271#37$27,000
Political Science and Government$41,322$80,763+28%#40 of 565#73$27,000
Criminology$46,814$69,676+25%#4 of 113#12$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$43,819$69,288+23%#51 of 660#85$27,000
Chemistry—$58,830-10%#164 of 209#196$27,000
English Language and Literature$35,584$57,585+19%#92 of 576#132$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$40,836$56,049+18%#80 of 680#251$27,000
Psychology$38,509$55,084+9%#249 of 1027#482$27,000
Marketing$50,721————$27,000
Biology$33,820————$27,000
History$32,228————$25,085

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Saint Anselm College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $426,967
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,083/mo — vs ~$1,177/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 03101 (4.2% cap, Manchester)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $45,360 $45,360
Room $10,590
Board $5,930
Total Cost (On-Campus) $67,890 $67,890

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
10%
Receive Pell Grants
72%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,078
Total Students
59%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Hispanic 4%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 91%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Anselm College?
Saint Anselm College has an acceptance rate of 78%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Anselm College?
Tuition at Saint Anselm College is $45,360 for in-state students and $45,360 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Anselm College?
The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is 83%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Saint Anselm College a good school?
Saint Anselm College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Saint Anselm College?
Saint Anselm College has a total enrollment of 2,078 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology