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| Location | Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
| Online | stvincent.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Saint Vincent College, founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, is a private, Benedictine liberal arts college in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, approximately 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The campus is noted for its picturesque abbey in the Romanesque architectural style, encompassing a serene and traditional collegiate environment within its 200-acre grounds. Offering a range of bachelor's degree programs, the college is particularly recognized for its majors in business, education, and the sciences. Saint Vincent operates under a moderately selective admissions process and provides various options for on-campus living, accommodating a majority of its undergraduate population in residence halls. The college does not have a prominent athletic program that is widely known for success in intercollegiate athletics.
In the most recent statistical year 2,163 prospective students applied, and 1,587 were granted admission. Of those admitted 342 enrolled in the school. 1,430 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 106 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $38,814 plus fees of $1,089. Saint Vincent College is ranked 325 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Saint Vincent College is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Vincent College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#325 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#237 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#28 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#151 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1250 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,089 |
| Room and Board | $13,526 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,629 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215798 IPEDS survey data for Saint Vincent College.
Current students may use the Saint Vincent College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024