summa cum laude. The Dean's List of Scholars is an internal honor society accepting students that fulfill its requirements of a 3.4 semester GPA in at least four classes. The top 25 percent of the school generally qualifies for the list. Members receive a card of congratulations, signed by the dean of the college.
=== Admissions ===
The majority of the applicant pool is from the New England area though there is an increasing number from outside of this zone. In recent years, Saint Anselm College has accepted about 77% of all applicants. The selection process is composed of a comprehensive review of the applicant's high school transcript, personal recommendations from teachers and guidance counselor, an essay, and extracurricular involvement. Since 2020, submission of SAT or ACT scores are optional for applicants. The college typically receives more than 4,000 applicants per year, and the retention rate of Saint Anselm students from freshman to sophomore year is 88 percent. In 2024, those admitted had an average …
