Welcome to the Hilltop
Since 1889, Saint Anselm College has provided a transformative education shaped by Catholic and Benedictine values and a liberal arts foundation. Here, you are part of a welcoming community where you will discover your passions, experience cherished traditions, and unlock your full potential.
# 72
in National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
99 %
of identified graduates of the class of 2025 are either employed, pursuing further education, serving in the military, or volunteering
# 24
most engaged in community service by Princeton Review
Family Weekend 2026
We're so excited to welcome families and supporters to the Hilltop. Between the fun-run, Abby Players Cabaret, Multicultural Day Celebration, football game, Tricks and Hoops Basketball event and more, you'll get a glimpse into your students' lives on campus in this action-packed weekend.
Meet Our Anselmians
"Saint Anselm College prepares students not simply for careers, but for lives of purpose, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic and Benedictine tradition, we cultivate critical thinkers and compassionate leaders who engage new ideas, respect differing perspectives, and seek the common good. Through a distinctive liberal arts and professional education, Anselmians are prepared to lead and serve a changing world."
— Michael Lewis, Ph.D., president
In the classroom and in the community, an Anselmian education will challenge you to find your best self.
Anselmian News
2026-2027 Fr. Bernard Holmes, O.S.B. Scholarship Awarded to Christiana Christopoulos ’27 and Stephen Quinn ’27
Seniors Christiana Christopoulos ’27 and Stephen Quinn ’27 have received the…
Class of 2030 Welcomed to Saint Anselm with Orientation
Saint Anselm College’s Class of 2030 started their Anselmian story strong…
Saint Anselm offers free tuition to Maine and Vermont residents
Saint Anselm College is offering students in Vermont/Maine the opportunity…
Seniors Sarah Guillemette ’27 and Thomas Driscoll ’27 Named 2026-2027 Melucci Scholars
Seniors Sarah Guillemette and Thomas Driscoll have been named Thomas A.…
2026-2027 Fr. Bernard Holmes, O.S.B. Scholarship Awarded to Christiana Christopoulos ’27 and Stephen Quinn ’27
Seniors Christiana Christopoulos ’27 and Stephen Quinn ’27 have received the…
Class of 2030 Welcomed to Saint Anselm with Orientation
Saint Anselm College’s Class of 2030 started their Anselmian story strong…
FEATURED FACULTY MEMBER
Nicole Gugliucci, Ph.D., Department Chair and Associate Professor, Physics, was featured in the most recent issue of Portraits Magazine's Focus on Faculty.
“Turns out what I like most about science is sharing it with other people. Teaching it, and sharing it with others. … It’s important to me that everyone can feel some connection to science and see that it is understandable, it is reachable, it is even doable.”
Anselmian Events
Professor Christian Gregory, Education Department
We invite you to participate in the upcoming Learning Liberty Colloquium, hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society and facilitated by Philosophy Professor Tom Larson.
This event promises a weekend of thoughtful study, reflection, and engaging conversations about the writings of Frederick Douglass.
Students will read 75-100 pages in preparation for this colloquium and will receive a $150 stipend for their participation.
Food will be provided.
Apply today →
Saturdays
9am intermediate/ advanced ballet with Angela Carter
10:30am intermediate/ advanced hip hop with Alex Walton
Sundays
4pm Yoga with Kara Barbara
6pm Adult Tap with Lily Booker
Classes are $20.
Event details for Aaron Tolson Dance Institute's Fall Weekend Classes
We invite you to participate in the upcoming Learning Liberty Colloquium, hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society and facilitated by Philosophy Professor Tom Larson.
This event promises a weekend of thoughtful study, reflection, and engaging conversations about the writings of Frederick Douglass.
Students will read 75-100 pages in preparation for this colloquium and will receive a $150 stipend for their participation.
Food will be provided.
Apply today →
Saturdays
9am intermediate/ advanced ballet with Angela Carter
10:30am intermediate/ advanced hip hop with Alex Walton
Sundays
4pm Yoga with Kara Barbara
6pm Adult Tap with Lily Booker
Classes are $20.
Event details for Aaron Tolson Dance Institute's Fall Weekend Classes
Saturdays
9am intermediate/ advanced ballet with Angela Carter
10:30am intermediate/ advanced hip hop with Alex Walton
Sundays
4pm Yoga with Kara Barbara
6pm Adult Tap with Lily Booker
Classes are $20.
Event details for Aaron Tolson Dance Institute's Fall Weekend Classes