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Saint Michael's College

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT · Suburb · 1,092 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Saint Michael’s College, a Catholic liberal arts institution located just outside vibrant Burlington, Vermont, is best known for its deep commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and community service. The college offers strong academic programs in biology, environmental science, business administration, and education, characterized by small class sizes and hands-on faculty mentorship. Student life is tight-knit, collaborative, and outdoor-oriented, driven by proximity to Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains as well as a high level of civic engagement. A defining feature of Saint Michael’s is its fully student-run Fire and Rescue department—one of the premier volunteer squads in the nation—alongside a celebrated Wilderness Program that fosters leadership through outdoor adventure.


Wikipedia:Saint Michael's College is a private Catholic college in Colchester, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund, it grants Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees to about 1,100 undergraduate students and Master's degrees and certificates to about 200 graduate students. Undergraduate housing availability is guaranteed for all four years and 94% of students live on campus.

Location
Colchester, VT, 05439 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
BTV · Burlington VT
2 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$69,079
Avg net price
$25,239
Room & board
$17,070
Tuition
$51,450
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,825
$30–48k
$9,940
$48–75k
$18,384
$75–110k
$26,586
$110k+
$34,539
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1245
Reading 570660
Math 550620
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Saint Michael's College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
71%
4-yr on-time completion
67%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
77%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,898
Median earnings (10yr)
$61,317
Median debt
$26,922
Monthly loan payment
$285
Debt range (25th–75th)
$12,000$30,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
12%
Median family income
$111,919
Independent students
2%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,898
10 years after entry
$61,317
Business Administration, Management and Operations57
Psychology, General53
Biology, General31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General20
Political Science and Government17
Natural Resources Conservation and Research14
History13
Economics12
Sociology and Anthropology12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Communication and Media Studies10
Neurobiology and Neurosciences10
Criminology10
Accounting and Related Services10
Computer Science8
English Language and Literature, General8
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Institutional
Endowment
$95M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
97%
Avg faculty salary
$9,332/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,911
Federal loan rate
58%

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