International First-Year Applicant
International first-year applicants need to submit all materials below to be considered for admission.
You can use either the Common Application or the Saint Anselm Application in order to be considered for admission.
A $50 fee is required with each application.
Your high school/secondary school counselor must submit an official copy of your transcript. If the transcript is not in English, it must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Your transcript should include grades 9-11 (or equivalent). Please have your school counselor email your transcripts to admission@anselm.edu or submit them through the Common Application.
Similar to your high school/secondary school transcript, your school counselor or an administrator from your high school must fill out the Secondary School Report. This document should be completed in English and can be found on the Common Application website.
A recommendation letter is an important way for us to learn more about you as a student and provides valuable information about your development as a student in high school.
We require one letter of recommendation, either by a school counselor or a teacher (preferably from the last two years). We will also accept additional recommendations from teachers, coaches, clergy members, employers, alumni, etc.
If your native language is not English, or you are attending a school where English is not the primary language of instruction you must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, ACT or SAT exam score.
- TOEFL: Minimum Score Required is 80 (internet-based TOEFL)
- IELTS: Minimum Score Required is 6.5
- Duolingo: Minimum Score Required is 115
For non-U.S. citizens, we require that you submit a copy of your passport. The copy should be clear and can be emailed directly to Marilu McCambly, Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of Diversity Recruitment.
The certificate of finances form is required for all non-U.S. citizens. Please download the certificate of finances form below. Certificates of finances can be emailed to Marilu McCambly.
We require that all non-U.S. citizens submit an original bank statement issued within the last 3 months. The statement is used to determine what you and your family can contribute towards the cost of tuition and living expenses. Bank statements should be submitted in English and can be emailed to Marilu McCambly.
Dance majors: Students interested in Dance are required to submit a dance portfolio/reel or to complete an in-person audition with the program director.
Portfolio Submission: Saint Anselm College utilizes SlideRoom for portfolio submission. Please click this link to access the SlideRoom website for Dance where you will be able to submit your portfolio/reel.
In-person auditions: For more information about in-person auditions, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@anselm.edu.
Talent scholarships: Saint Anselm College offers special scholarships for talent in music, art, design, theater, dance etc. If you are interested in being considered for a Talent Scholarship, you have the option to submit a portfolio to be evaluated with your application by a member of our Fine Arts faculty. Portfolios intended for scholarship consideration should be submitted through the SlideRoom service at this link. Portfolio submission deadline is February 1.
Financial Aid & Merit Scholarships
All international applicants will be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Merit awards are granted based on evaluation of each application. Applicants who display exemplary academic credentials and involvement may receive merit aid. You will be notified directly in your decision letter should you earn a merit scholarship.
International applicants are only eligible to receive merit aid from Saint Anselm College. Applicants must submit the CSS profile, Certificate of Finances and bank statements as part of their admission process.
When completing your CSS profile, please use the following Saint Anselm College financial aid code:
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: 3748
Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
Tuition: $47,400
Food & Housing: $17,020
Comprehensive Fees: $1,520
Estimated Miscellaneous Expenses: $4,492*
Total: $70,432*
*We estimate 2024-2025 annual costs for books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses to be approximately $4,492, although costs will vary by student.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about Saint Anselm College and the application process, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.