About Saint Michael's
Mission: It is the mission of Saint Michael’s College to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and to the advancement of human culture in the light of the Catholic faith.
Curriculum: Liberal arts. 30 major fields of study. Emphasis on: honors, independent study, independent research, internships and study abroad. Affiliated with Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Location: 440-acre campus, situated between the shores of Lake Champlain and the majestic Green Mountains, in Colchester, Vermont, overlooking Burlington, the state's largest city with overall area population reaching 100,000
People: 2,000 undergraduate students from 33 states and 13 countries (79% from outside Vermont); 150 faculty members, 94% with Ph.D. or highest appropriate degree. Student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Founded 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund, a French order of Catholic priests.
Accreditation: Saint Michael's College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Rating and Ranking
s included for the first time in the "Best National Liberal Arts Colleges" category. We rank at #106, sharing that position with nine other institutions including Bennington College, Stonehill College and Washington & Jefferson University.Motto: Quis ut Deus, which translated from Latin into English means “Who is like unto God.” In art, Saint Michael is sometimes depicted carrying a shield, and often the shield is emblazoned with the words Quis ut Deus, the Latin translation of his name in Hebrew.
President: Dr. John J. (Jack) Neuhauser
Atmosphere: Nearly 100% of students live on campus in residence halls, theme houses and townhouses. Approximately 40 student organizations, 21 varsity sports (10 for men, 11 for women), and approximately 20 intramural teams. No fraternities or sororities.
Study Abroad: Saint Michael's was ranked 14th in the United States in "Leading Institutions by Estimated Participation in Study Abroad: Top 20 Master's Institutions, 1999/00" (Open Doors 2001). One out of every three of our graduates studies abroad!
Career counseling: Our Student Resource Center offers courses in job search skills and opportunities for career exploration through internships and volunteer work.
International students: Special English as a Second Language programs are offered for international students through the School of International Studies, including a unique bridge program which assists international students in the transition to college-level course work.
Graduate Students: Five master's degree programs in Administration and Management; Clinical Psychology; Education; Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language and Theology and Pastoral Ministry .
NCAA/ECAC Division II Athletics: Approximately 19% of students participate in varsity sports. For men: Basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, hockey, lacrosse, skiing (alpine, nordic), soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis. For women: basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, ice hockey, and volleyball.
Facilities: Two campuses, Main and North. Main is the original and largest campus; it houses virtually all the classrooms, administration buildings and most residence halls, as well as the McCarthy Arts Center, the Durick Library, Alliot Student Center, the Ross Sports Center and Tarrant Recreation Center. North Campus, one mile from the Main campus, features residence halls, some apartments and studio arts facilities. Take a virtual tour to learn more.
Admission: Competitive. 90% of entering students finish in the top half of their high school class. The middle 50% of students scored between 510-600 on the writing section of the SAT, between 500-600 on the critical reading section, and between 510-600 on the mathematics section. The combined score was between 1520-1810. Learn more.
Costs: The 2007-2008 costs of attending Saint Michael’s College are:
| Tuition (full-time) | $29,695 |
| Room, board and campus services | $7,460 |
| Activities Fee | $250 |
| Total Tuition & Residence fee | $37,405 |
Financial Aid: Approximately 90% of admitted students receive financial aid. Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
ROTC: Army ROTC is available through our partnership with the University of Vermont and Air Force ROTC is available through our partnership with Norwich University. Two-, three-, and four-year tuition scholarships may be available.
Saint Michael’s College is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. It does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment, on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or physical characteristics.
Contact Information
Undergraduate Students: admission@smcvt.edu
Graduate Students: gradprograms@smcvt.edu
International Students: sis@smcvt.edu
Office of Admission
Saint Michael’s College
One Winooski Park, Box 7
Colchester, VT 05439
800.SMC.8000 or 802.654.3000
fax: 802.654.2906
CEEB Code #3757
ACT Code #4312
FAFSA #003694
Office of New Student Aid
802.654.3243
All other offices
802.654.2000
