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Saint Michael's College sits on a 440-acre campus in Colchester, Vermont, located just minutes from Burlington and the shores of Lake Champlain. Founded in 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund, this Catholic liberal arts institution maintains its religious heritage while serving students of all faiths. The campus combines traditional New England architecture with modern academic facilities, including recently renovated science laboratories and a state-of-the-art library. Saint Michael's offers comprehensive liberal arts and sciences programs, with notable strengths in environmental studies, journalism, and media studies, while requiring all students to complete a rigorous core curriculum. The college maintains a residential campus culture where most students live in college housing all four years, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Purple Knights.
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Saint Michael's College is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Michael's College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#343 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#251 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Vermont
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Vermont
#258 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Vermont
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1315 |
| ACT | 27/30 |
| GPA | 3.27 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $2,200 |
| Room and Board | $14,995 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,427 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,512 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Biology | 9% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024