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Saint Anselm College can be found in Manchester, New Hampshire (a medium-sized suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Saint Anselm College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Saint Anselm College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in security and law enforcement.
Saint Anselm College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 510 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Saint Anselm College come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Saint Anselm College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 1,986 students were enrolled in Saint Anselm College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Saint Anselm College. The school student athletes compete in Northeast 10 Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Saint Anselm College is a Catholic liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition. The College offers students access to an educational process which encourages them to lead lives that are both creative and generous. Saint Anselm challenges its students to engage in the fullest experience of a liberal arts education, to free themselves from the strictures of ignorance, illiteracy and indecision, and to dedicate themselves to an active and enthusiastic pursuit of truth. It is through an appreciation of the several kinds of truth -- scientific, technical, poetic, philosophical, and theological -- that students learn to challenge both personal and social problems. Saint Anselm seeks to admit students who are capable of benefiting from the liberal arts education it offers. The College stands open to receive students of every race, national origin, and creed. Indeed, the College seeks to enroll a student body which reflects a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds. As a Catholic, Benedictine institution, Saint Anselm observes and promotes Christian and Catholic standards of value and conduct. The College accepts and retains students on the condition that they respect and observe those standards."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Anselm College
100 Saint Anselm Drive
Manchester, NH 03102-1310
General Phone: (603) 641-7000
Admissions Phone: (603) 641-7500
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 641-7110
http://www.anselm.edu
Saint Anselm College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 127 | sociology, English, political science, history, Classical languages, international relations, French language, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Business And Management | 103 | business, accounting, finance, managerial economics, international business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology |
| Science | 31 | biological and physical sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | theology, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Anselm College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 403 | 29 |
In 2005, Saint Anselm College had a total enrollment of 1,986 students (1,956 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 51% |
| New Hampshire | 24% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Maine | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Saint Anselm College offers campus housing for 1,644 of its 1,956 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Manchester, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,258 | 2,366 | 73% | 519 | 22% |
| Men | 1,578 | 1,093 | 69% | 223 | 20% |
| Women | 1,680 | 1,273 | 76% | 296 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (603) 641-7500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,660 |
| Room and board | $ 9,070 |
| Room charge | $ 5,440 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Anselm College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (603) 641-7110
Saint Anselm College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $69,739 | 11 | $70,100 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $61,316 | 19 | $55,834 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $47,695 | 13 | $45,396 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,000 | 7 | $38,097 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $60,000 | 50 | $53,775 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Anselm College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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