Saint Anselm College's published cost of attendance is $67,213. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,143, middle-income families pay around $27,193, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,268.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $67,213 |
| Tuition and Fees | $48,920 |
| Room and Board | $17,020 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$32,434 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $34,779 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,143 |
| $30–48k | $26,956 |
| $48–75k | $27,193 |
| $75–110k | $31,710 |
| $110k+ | $37,268 |
Saint Anselm College's published cost of attendance is $67,213. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,143, middle-income families pay around $27,193, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,268. Azimuth ranks Saint Anselm College #1353 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Saint Anselm College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $59,736; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $76,334, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Saint Anselm College earn median 4-year earnings of $76,334, placing Saint Anselm College in the 75.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,100 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Saint Anselm College in the 49.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Saint Anselm College #346 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect solid long-term financial payoff for graduates entering the labor market from a small liberal arts institution in New Hampshire. The earnings pattern is anchored in business and professional fields. Nursing represents the institution's largest aggregate return by combining substantial enrollment with strong early-career pay. Nursing is the most popular program with 88 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $91,470, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business/Commerce, General program graduates 53 students earning $84,734 four years after enrollment, while Criminology and Teacher Education round out the top programs with 48 and 34 graduates respectively. The concentration in Business — the institution's signature strength — drives consistent outcomes across the student body and supports the institution's above-average value positioning.
