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Saint Anselm College Admission Requirements

Manchester, New Hampshire

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Chances of getting into Saint Anselm College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
78%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Anselm College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Saint Anselm College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Saint Anselm College is 78%.  It ranks #3 in New Hampshire for lowest rate of acceptance. Saint Anselm College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,109 out of 4,007 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 26 percent on standardized admission tests. Saint Anselm College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Saint Anselm College application fee is $50 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Anselm College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Saint Anselm College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1140-1320
Applicants Submitting SAT 
16%
SAT Scores for Saint Anselm College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 570
SAT Composite 25th 1140
SAT Scores for Saint Anselm College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 670
SAT Math 75th 650
SAT Composite 75th 1320
Average SAT Score 1230

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Anselm College?

Saint Anselm College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Saint Anselm College score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1140-1320.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Saint Anselm College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1320 and Above Good >87%
1230 to 1320 Avg + 78%-87%
1140 to 1230 Avg - 65%-78%
1050 to 1140 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 1050 Low <50%
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Saint Anselm College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Saint Anselm College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for Saint Anselm College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Saint Anselm College?

Saint Anselm College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Saint Anselm College regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Saint Anselm College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >87%
27 to 28 Avg + 78%-87%
26 to 27 Avg - 65%-78%
25 to 26 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 25 Low <50%
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Saint Anselm College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.39
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Anselm College?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Saint Anselm College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Anselm College was 3.39 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in New Hampshire for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.39 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint Anselm College accepts 78% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Saint Anselm College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 25.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 17.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

53% of Saint Anselm College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Anselm College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 53%
Top 50% of class 85%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Saint Anselm College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,321 1,686 4,007
Accepted 1,779 1,330 3,109
Acceptance Rate 77% 79% 78%
Enrolled 287 193 480
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 15% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Anselm College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Anselm College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Anselm College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Anselm College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183239 IPEDS survey data for Saint Anselm College.

FAQs

Does Saint Anselm College prefer SAT or ACT?

16% of students submit their SAT scores to Saint Anselm College. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Saint Anselm College?

78% of those who apply are granted admission to Saint Anselm College. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Saint Anselm College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1140 and 1320. 16% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Saint Anselm College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 28. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.