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
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
Undergrads203
Grad Students84.5%
Acceptance79.0%
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Academics
10.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio80.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)79.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate75.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate1,120
Undergraduate Enrollment203
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
84.5%
Acceptance Rate3.67
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$50
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Financial Aid & Costs
$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 Aid30%
Pell Grant Recipients$41,082
Avg Grant (recipients)$14,290
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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
Quick Facts
Type
Private
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,120
Acceptance Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
79%
Tuition & Room/Board
$64,710
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
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Colchester, VT 05439
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