Acceptance Rate
85%
Avg. SAT
1280
75th percentile
“Vermont's lakeside Catholic liberal arts college where Edmundite priests foster tight-knit learning amid mountains and Lake Champlain.”
Colchester, VT
Location
Midsize Suburb
Campus Setting
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.
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Academics
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Degree Levels Offered
With a 10-to-1 student-faculty ratio, you'll sit in seminars where professors know your name and push you to connect ideas across disciplines. The college shines in education, business, environmental science, and nursing, with hands-on fieldwork like monitoring Lake Champlain's ecology right from campus. Undergrads often join faculty research early, presenting at conferences or publishing in journals.
Classrooms buzz with discussion, but popular majors like business can fill up fast, requiring careful planning. Large introductory lectures are rare in this small setting, though the limited course catalog means you might wait a semester for electives. Burlington's proximity brings guest speakers from tech firms and hospitals into classes.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,120 undergrad • 203 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
79%
Black / African American
3%
Hispanic / Latino
6%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
11%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Colchester, VT
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life revolves around residence halls that house most undergrads, fostering bonds through floor events and All-College Read discussions. A typical week mixes morning classes, afternoon club meetings—like the Outing Club's ski trips to nearby Smugglers' Notch—and evening study sessions in cozy libraries. Traditions include the fall Apple Fest harvest celebration and spring Service Week, where students fan out to local nonprofits.
The social scene stays low-key, with mixers, open-mic nights, and Division II hockey games drawing crowds rather than wild parties. Cold, snowy months from November to April keep you indoors more, but the payoff comes in spring hikes along the Lake Champlain shore. Burlington offers craft breweries and live music a short bus ride away, balancing the suburb's calm.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Northeast 10 Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$16,094
$30K – $48K
$18,388
$48K – $75K
$24,072
$75K – $110K
$25,414
$110K+
$32,123
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
80%
4 Years Graduation Rate
75%
6 Years Graduation Rate
79%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$61,317
80% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Saint Michael's College and return in the fall. 75% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 79% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
75%
4-5 years
4%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
20%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$47,640
Acceptance
85%
Undergrads
1,120
4-Year Grad Rate
75%
Endowment
$66M
Colchester, VT 05439
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