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Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA

Overview

Benedictine liberal arts college anchored by America's first monastery, blending faith, tradition, and small-town focus in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands.

Identity
Academics
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Outcomes
Identity

Saint Vincent College traces its roots to 1846, when Boniface Wimmer founded the first Benedictine monastery in the United States right on campus, creating a lasting Catholic Benedictine identity that shapes daily life through prayer, community, and scholarship. Students who thrive here often seek a close-knit environment with strong faith integration, personal attention from professors, and a deliberate pace away from big-city distractions; those craving urban energy or secular independence might find the rural setting limiting. The college sits in Latrobe, a quiet town of about 8,000 amid rolling hills, offering affordable living compared to Pittsburgh (45 minutes away) but few local entertainment options beyond hiking trails and breweries.

1,284
Undergrads
156
Grad Students
61.7%
Acceptance
77.0%
Grad Rate
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Saint Vincent College | College of Distinction
Academics
11.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
82.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
77.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
70.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
1,284
Undergraduate Enrollment
156
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
61.7%
Acceptance Rate
3.60
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$0
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

510610

SAT Reading

510620

ACT Composite

2027

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School avg: 3.60

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School range: 1020–1230

400 – 1600 (total)

School range: 20–27

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$54,386

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

Tuition

$38,814

Room & Board

$14,172

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Financial Aid
100%
Receiving Aid
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
$33,117
Avg Grant (recipients)
$9,109
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,274 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
Presidents' Athletic Conference
Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,284

Acceptance Rate

62%

Graduation Rate

77%

Tuition & Room/Board

$52,986

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Visit Website

stvincent.edu

Latrobe, PA 15650-2690

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