Saint Anselm College

It is moderately difficult to get into Saint Anselm College. Saint Anselm College admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,514 applications received in 2023, 2,892 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Saint Anselm College, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to Saint Anselm College for fall semester should hear back from Saint Anselm College by March 15.

Saint Anselm College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Saint Anselm College's admissions stats.

Saint Anselm College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Mean SAT Score	1220
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	20%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	Yes

Saint Anselm College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Saint Anselm College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 1	January 1
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 15

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Applying Early to Saint Anselm College?

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Saint Anselm College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by January 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Saint Anselm College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Saint Anselm College is 90%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 82%. In 2022, Saint Anselm College admitted 38 of the 42 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Saint Anselm College Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Saint Anselm College?

Saint Anselm College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Saint Anselm College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Saint Anselm College accepted 82% of all applicants, about 2,892 from 3,514 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Saint Anselm College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to nursing program is program very difficult.

Transferring to Saint Anselm College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Saint Anselm College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Saint Anselm College

What does Saint Anselm College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Saint Anselm College for more information on admission factors.

Saint Anselm College Application Requirements

To apply to Saint Anselm College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Saint Anselm College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Saint Anselm College?

Students admitted to Saint Anselm College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 30.68% submitted a class rank. At Saint Anselm College 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 81% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Saint Anselm College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.11%
3.75 and 3.99	16.67%
3.50 and 3.74	23.11%
3.25 and 3.49	24.24%
3.00 and 3.24	15.15%
2.50 and 2.9	15.34%
2.00 and 2.49	0.38%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Saint Anselm College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Saint Anselm College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 20% of Saint Anselm College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Saint Anselm College?

To be competitive with other Saint Anselm College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1140 and 1300 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Saint Anselm College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1300 and 25% of scored lower than 1140, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Saint Anselm College student is 1220.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Saint Anselm College students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Saint Anselm College students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at Saint Anselm College, you should strive to earn between 26 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Saint Anselm College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Saint Anselm College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Saint Anselm College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Saint Anselm College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Saint Anselm College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Saint Anselm College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Saint Anselm College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Saint Anselm College.

Does Saint Anselm College accept transfer credits?

✅ Saint Anselm College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Saint Anselm College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Saint Anselm College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Saint Anselm College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Saint Anselm College?

❌ No, Saint Anselm College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Saint Anselm College's acceptance rate?

✅ Saint Anselm College's acceptance rate is 82%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Saint Anselm College?

✅ Saint Anselm College's early decision acceptance rate was 90% in 2021.

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