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Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT

Overview

Vermont's lakeside Catholic liberal arts college where Edmundite priests foster tight-knit learning amid mountains and Lake Champlain.

Identity
Academics
Culture
Outcomes
Identity

Saint Michael's College traces its roots to 1904, when priests from the Society of St. Edmund established it on a farm overlooking Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont. These Edmundites, originally from France, brought a commitment to education and service that still defines the school. You'll find a campus of 440 wooded acres just minutes from Burlington, blending suburban quiet with easy access to a lively college town.

Students who thrive here love close professor relationships, outdoor pursuits like skiing and hiking, and a sense of purposeful community. The school's personality leans collaborative and values-driven, with faith woven into daily life through optional Masses and service projects rather than strict requirements. If you seek big-city energy or a massive alumni network, the rural Vermont setting and small enrollment of about 1,700 undergraduates might feel isolating, especially during long winters.

1,120
Undergrads
203
Grad Students
84.5%
Acceptance
79.0%
Grad Rate
Photos
Saint Michael's College Employees, Location, Alumni | LinkedIn
Saint Michael's Hall
The Quad
Restored Campus Photo: alumni-hall-9.png
Lyons Hall
Sports Ice Hockey At Cairns Arena
McCarthy Arts Center
Statue of Saint Michael the Archangel
Alumni Hall
Sports Basketball At Ross Sports Center
Sports Lacrosse On Duffy Field
St Edmund S Hall
Dion Family Student Center
Academics
10.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
80.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
79.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
75.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
1,120
Undergraduate Enrollment
203
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
84.5%
Acceptance Rate
3.67
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$50
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

550620

SAT Reading

570660

ACT Composite

2631

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$65,960

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$47,640

Room & Board

$17,070

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Financial Aid
100%
Receiving Aid
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
$41,082
Avg Grant (recipients)
$14,290
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,473 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
Northeast 10 Conference
Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

79%

Tuition & Room/Board

$64,710

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Visit Website

smcvt.edu

Colchester, VT 05439

Suburb: Midsize
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