Saint Anselm College
Saint Anselm College is a private Benedictine liberal arts college in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Founded in 1888, it is the third-oldest Catholic college in New England. Named for Saint Anselm of Canterbury, the college continues to have a fully functioning and independent Benedictine abbey attached to it, Saint Anselm Abbey. As of 2017, its enrollment was approximately 2,000.
Former names | Saint Anselm's College |
|---|---|
| Motto | Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini (Latin) |
Motto in English | Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom (Psalm 111:10) |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1888 |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Order of Saint Benedict) |
Academic affiliations | NHCUC |
| Endowment | $194 million (2022) |
| President | Joseph A. Favazza |
Academic staff | 237 |
| Students | 2,015 |
| Location | , , United States 42°59′6″N 71°30′23″W |
| Campus | Suburban 400 acres (1.6 km2) Total: 400 acres (1.6 km2) |
| Colors | Navy and White |
| Nickname | Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – NE-10 |
| Website | anselm |
The college's academic curriculum requires several philosophy and theology courses as well as the "Conversatio" program. Since the 1950s, the college has played a role in the "first in the nation" New Hampshire primary, and has served as a stage for many future presidents, candidates, and supporters.
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