Manchester, NH
Admission is not highly competitive: about 78 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 78% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,740 | 2,811 | 509 | 75% |
| 2020 | 3,942 | 3,002 | 530 | 76% |
| 2021 | 4,007 | 3,109 | 480 | 78% |
| 2022 | 3,514 | 2,892 | 528 | 82% |
| 2023 | 4,165 | 3,262 | 572 | 78% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,925 of 2,390 women and 1,337 of 1,775 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Saint Anselm College has an acceptance rate of 78% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,262 of 4,165 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 78 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
4,165 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 572 enrolled.
No. Saint Anselm College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 78% — it has become less selective.