Benedictine liberal arts college in New Hampshire, founded 1889, educating students through Catholic values and rigorous academics.
Saint Anselm College offers a liberal arts education grounded in Catholic and Benedictine values. The college features a core curriculum alongside majors and minors across sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional programs including nursing, criminal justice, and business. Graduate programs are available through the Jean School of Nursing & Health Sciences. The college maintains an anti-grade inflation policy and is accredited by NECHE.
The 400-acre suburban campus in Goffstown features 60 buildings, with 34 devoted to student housing. Key facilities include Alumni Hall (the historic center), the Saint Anselm Abbey Church and monastery, Geisel Library (over 200,000 books), the Dana Center for Performing Arts, and the Carr Center fitness facility. The college hosts the New Hampshire Institute of Politics and has served as a venue for U.S. Presidential debates since 2000. Students enjoy strong traditions, spiritual life through the integrated monastic community, and extensive community engagement opportunities.
Saint Anselm College welcomes prospective students through multiple pathways including Early Decision and Regular Decision. The college emphasizes finding students who align with its Catholic and Benedictine mission. Approximately 99% of identified graduates of the class of 2025 are employed, pursuing further education, serving in the military, or volunteering. The college is ranked #24 most engaged in community service by Princeton Review.
Saint Anselm graduates achieve strong career outcomes, with 99% of identified graduates employed or engaged in further education, military service, or volunteering within months of graduation. The college operates the Meelia Center for Community Engagement and maintains partnerships with employers through its Career Development Center. The college's endowment stands at $231.9 million (2025), supporting its mission and institutional stability.