Saint Anselm College

Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a Benedictine, Catholic, liberal arts college dedicated to undergraduate education.

Welcome to Saint Anselm College

380-acres of New England beauty

Benedictines are dedicated to service, scholarship and hospitality to others. Our Monastic community has an active role on campus and helps campus engage in spiritual discovery.

Our campus community is known for its warm welcome and tight-knit atmosphere. Our students come from all over the country and abroad. With 2,000 you will know the friendly faces and have an opportunity to leave your mark for years to come.

91% of students live on campus and call the Hilltop their home for 4 years. It is no wonder we have been ranked as high as #8 for the happiest students.

You get the best of both worlds, with a residential campus close to a downtown area. Manchester offers lots of restaurants, shops, and experiences to keep you busy when you want to take a trip off campus.

With a student to faculty ratio of 11:1 you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in their fields. Our 155 full-time faculty are dedicated to the growth of our students. At Saint Anselm we have no teaching assistants.

At Saint Anselm you will learn from your professors and your peers. You will have the opportunity to work closely with state-of-the-art technology and apply it to experiential learning.

With over 1,500 internships, fellowships, practicals, research, and service opportunities you can apply what you are learning in the classroom right away. Be sure to visit our Career Development Center as Well as our Meelia Center for Community Engagement to learn more.

99% of our graduates are employed, engaged in service, or in graduate school. This is no accident as our students learn necessary content and skills in the classroom and through experiential learning.

We offer a semester abroad in Orvieto, Italy for students interested in taking their Anselmian education outside of the classroom. In addition, you can study abroad with one of our global learning seminars or at a foreign university somewhere across the globe.

Students engage in the Manchester community and beyond in countless ways. With over 51,000 hours of volunteer service last year our students are working to be agents of change.

Whether you are in the mood for a sandwich, hearty entree, or just want to browse the desserts, Davison Dining Hall is our main eatery for our award-winning cuisine. There is something for everyone. And our tradition of class banners is something you can look forward to!

There are several traditions we have on campus, including the Road for Hope, Gingerbread House contest, Christmas Feast, and Nursing Pinning. Anselmian then , Anselmian now, Anselmian always.

Find yourself crafting edible masterpieces with 400 of your closest friends.

Our nationally ranked dining services team puts out an incredible spread to celebrate the holidays and our students prior to finals.

The college raises over $100,000 annually for the American Cancer Society when they host Relay for Life. The majority of the college community takes part in the event.

With over 50 clubs and organizations, Anselmians can pursue their passions in the arts, sports, student government, and more.

Saint Anselm College is no stranger to the political process and democracy in our nation. Every 4 years we host the Presidential Primary Debates. Campus comes alive as the country looks to NH for the first in the nation primary.

During primary season, our students have the ability to work behind the scenes (and sometimes on camera) and gain invaluable experience.

The Saint Anselm Hawks compete in the Northeast-10 Conference. We boast 17 Division II varsity sports as well as athletics at the club and intramural level. Check out our athletics website to see some of our team highlights and records!