Saint Anselm College
About
Saint Anselm College is a private Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts institution in Manchester, New Hampshire, best known for its top-ranked nursing program and prominent role in national politics. As home to the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, the college frequently hosts presidential candidates, debates, and national media, offering students unprecedented access to the political process during the state's presidential primary. Grounded in Benedictine hospitality, the tight-knit hilltop campus fosters a service-oriented community where monks live alongside students, NCAA Division II athletics thrive, and all undergraduates engage in a shared academic tradition through the signature *Conversatio* humanities program.
Wikipedia:Saint Anselm College is a private Benedictine liberal arts college in Goffstown, New Hampshire, United States. Founded in 1889, it is named after Saint Anselm of Canterbury. In 2024, the college's enrollment was 2,094 students.
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Saint Anselm College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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