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Saint Michael's College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,510
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 78%

Located in Colchester, Vermont, Saint Michael's College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Saint Michael's College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Saint Michael's College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Saint Michael's College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Saint Michael's College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,690

Cost of attendance at Saint Michael's College in 2022 for students from Vermont.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Vermont's average $15,242
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,690

Cost of attendance at Saint Michael's College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Vermont's average $32,582
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Saint Michael's College received on average $34,746 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,746
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 84 22% $4,489 $377,060
Other Federal Grant 114 30% $5,777 $658,585
State Grant/Scholarships 56 15% $2,835 $158,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 374 100% $32,561 $12,177,662
Total Grant & Scholarships 374 100% $34,746 $12,994,997

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Michael's College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Michael's College students is 78.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 80.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.2%.

78.4%

  • asian 77.8% 7 students
  • African American 58.3% 7 students
  • white 80.6% 324 students
  • unknown 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 52.9% 9 students
  • International Students 58.3% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
  • Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Michael's College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Michael's College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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