About Saint Michael's College (SMC)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,950
Website
www.smcvt.eduAccreditation
CIHE
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Saint Michael's College has been ranked at the 282nd position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the college based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The admission to Saint Michael's College is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at SMC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. Securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, Saint Michael's College doesn’t focus much on standardised tests. Interestingly, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at One Winooski Park, Colchester, Vermont 05439. They can also call them at (802) 654-2000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$31,323
Average Annual Cost
$45,050
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$325
Room And Board
$12,220
Budget For Other Expenses
$970
Total One Year Cost
$59,765
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to SMC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $62,195. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($47,045), books and supplies ($1,250), room and boarding ($12,950), and budget for other expenses ($950). For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
84%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$786
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
75 Graduates
Psychology, General
53 Graduates
Biology, General
46 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
41 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
38 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
36 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
28 Graduates
Sociology
26 Graduates
History
24 Graduates
Political Science and Government
24 Graduates
Economics
22 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
19 Graduates
Mathematics
18 Graduates
Computer Science
12 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
10 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
9 Graduates
Area Studies
8 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
8 Graduates
Philosophy
7 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
6 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
6 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
6 Graduates
Engineering, General
5 Graduates
Chemistry
4 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
4 Graduates
Music
4 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
3 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
3 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
2 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
2 Graduates
Physics
2 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
2 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,694
Socio-Economic Diversity
14%
Part-time
1%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$75,428 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 99% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
99%
Undergrads in College Housing
95%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Purple Knights
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
166
Total Female Athletes
204
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing-Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing-Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by SMC. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $12,950 per year for living on campus. Saint Michael's College offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 46% and 54%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,000/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$50,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$245 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$26,123
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,415
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,382
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,810
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$36,787
$30K - $48K
$33,964
$48K - $75K
$32,450
$75K - $110K
$30,770
> $110K
$22,124
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$251,956
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$12,562,076
In case the students at Saint Michael's College face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,784, whereas the financial aid is $27,741. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,265 and institutional aid worth $27,741. At SMC, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $251,956 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $12,562,076.