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.
#89.0089
in National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
99.0099%
of identified graduates of the class of 2023 are either employed, pursuing further education, serving in the military, or volunteering
#24.0024
most engaged in community service by Princeton Review
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Schedule a Visit
Beautiful summer days on the Hilltop make it an ideal time to visit Saint Anselm College. Located in Manchester, N.H., we’re an hour from Boston and 15 minutes from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Attend one of our Summer Saturday events or register for a tour today.
Meet Our Anselmians
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"I believe with all my heart that today’s world needs Saint Anselm College, a place that is infused with the Catholic and Benedictine values of community, hospitality and love, where the humanities, arts and sciences and professional programs like nursing, criminal justice and business build on our liberal arts core rather than compete with it. We need a place where you don’t have to choose between career outcomes and life outcomes. That place is Saint Anselm."
In the classroom and in the community, an Anselmian education will challenge you to find your best self.
Anselmian News
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Alumni Return to the Hilltop for Reunion 2024
Saint Anselm College hosted nearly 750 alumni and their guests for their…
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Potts Receives Division II 50th Anniversary Scholarship
Junior Brandon Potts (Bowie, Md.) of the Saint Anselm…
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Benites named the 2024 – 2025 Fr. Bernard Holmes Scholar
Diego Benites ’25, a history and American studies major from Tyngsboro, Mass…
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NHIOP Interns Research History of RNC and DNC Through Archives and Local Insights
This summer, as the RNC and DNC held their national conventions, NHIOP…
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Book Discussion of "The Age of Miracles"
All members of the SAC Community are invited to attend a book group…
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34th Annual Book Sale, Sept. 27-29
Geisel Library will host its 34th Annual Book Sale during Family Weekend.
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Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, 2024
Join us in celebrating Banned Books Week, September 22 - 28, 2024.
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September Book Displays at Geisel Library
During the month of September, Geisel will present five, thematic book…
FEATURED FACULTY MEMBER
Theology Professor Ahida Pilarski, Ph.D. was featured in the most recent issue of Portraits Magazine's Focus on Faculty.
"The first program in women’s studies in the United States was approved at San Diego State University in 1970. Saint Anselm College also is celebrating the 50th anniversary of women at the college this year. It is nice to know that our college joined this major change of increasing the access of women to education."
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Anselmian Events
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Join us as we celebrate the Eucharist weekly at 7PM in the Abbey Church.
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Small group for Saint Anselm College athletes.
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Join us as we celebrate the Eucharist weekly in the Lower Church at 9 PM.
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