Saint Michael's College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Colchester, VT that costs an average of $29,915 a year after financial aid, admits 85% of applicants and graduates 71% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$29,915
Acceptance rate
85%
Graduation rate
71%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$66,136

Private nonprofitMidsize suburb1,092 undergraduates

Cost of Saint Michael's College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$70,748
Tuition and fees, in-state$52,550
Housing and food (on campus)$18,440
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$29,915

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,043
$30,001–48,000$18,916
$48,001–75,000$22,234
$75,001–110,000$32,852
$110,001+$35,093

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Saint Michael's College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate85%
Average SAT1,245
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)570–660
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)550–620
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)26–31
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate71%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$55,423
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$66,136
Rank in Vermont (earnings)4th of 8 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,405
Typical monthly loan payment$289 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants28%
Students with federal loans55%

Majors and programs at Saint Michael's College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (39)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services31$71,380—
Business Administration, Management and Operations123$56,587$25,000
Biology57$48,601$26,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods31$46,876$27,000
Communication and Media Studies19$45,189—
History22$43,609—
English Language and Literature24$43,060—
Political Science and Government24$38,993—
Psychology105$38,290$26,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research38$35,532$21,500
Applied Mathematics5——
Area Studies2——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology7——
Chemistry5——
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Computer Science13——
Criminology18——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4——
Economics21——
Education18——
Engineering10——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies8——
Fine and Studio Arts20——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences34—$26,687
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs3——
Information Science/Studies6——
International Relations and National Security Studies8——
Mathematics7——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2——
Music7——
Neurobiology and Neurosciences17——
Philosophy8——
Physics4——
Public Health12——
Religion/Religious Studies7——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12——
Sociology and Anthropology21——
Statistics3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education58$53,420—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology24——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language13——

Graduate certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education11——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Education17——
Public Health1——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Similar colleges in Vermont

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Bennington CollegeBennington$31,50745%$46,253
Norwich UniversityNorthfield$26,67674%$78,407
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury$32,10211%$85,077
Champlain CollegeBurlington$39,61783%$60,573
Vermont State UniversityRandolph$22,35882%$54,163
University of VermontBurlington$20,27765%$68,368
Sterling CollegeCraftsbury Common$31,38767%$38,978

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About Saint Michael's College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationColchester, VT
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates1,092
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitesmcvt.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Saint Michael's College's acceptance rate?

Saint Michael's College admits 85% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,245 on the SAT.

How much does Saint Michael's College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $70,748 a year (tuition and fees: $52,550). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $29,915 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,043.

How much do Saint Michael's College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $66,136 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 8 similar colleges in Vermont. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($71,380 a year after graduation).

What is Saint Michael's College's graduation rate?

71% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.