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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, located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, approximately 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, occupies a 200-acre campus adjacent to the historic Saint Vincent Archabbey and Monastery. Founded in 1846 by Benedictine monks, it stands as the first Benedictine college in the United States and maintains its Catholic, liberal arts tradition while operating as a private institution. The campus features distinctive Romanesque architecture, with the basilica and original monastery buildings serving as central landmarks. Saint Vincent offers undergraduate programs across four schools, with particular strengths in business, education, and natural sciences, while also serving as the summer training camp location for the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team. Students typically reside in one of the college's residence halls for their first three years, participating in a residential community that reflects the Benedictine values of the institution.
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Saint Vincent College is rated within the top 39% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#367 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#267 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#29 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#218 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 993/1231 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,122 |
| Room and Board | $13,918 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,318 |
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, 2025