Supportive Campus Environment

Students perform better and are more satisfied at colleges that are committed to their success and cultivate positive working and social relations among different groups on campus.

Here's how Saint Michael's students responded to questions in this category:

How well do students get along with other students?

  • 75%
    of first-year students report that their peers are friendly, supportive, and help them feel as if they belong vs. 59% at all NSSE Schools.

Are students satisfied with their overall educational experience?

  • 96%
    of first-year students report a favorable image of this institution vs. 87% at all NSSE Schools.

  • 89%
    of seniors would choose this school again if they could start their college career over vs. 82% at all NSSE Schools.

How well do students get along with administrators and staff?

  • 54%
    of first-year students find the administrative personnel and offices helpful, considerate, and flexible vs. 37% at all NSSE Schools.

To what extent does the school help students deal with their academic and social needs?

  • 93%
    of first-year students feel that this institution has a substantial commitment to their academic success vs. 79% at all NSSE Schools.

  • 74%
    of first-year students felt well supported by the institution regarding their social needs vs. 51% at all NSSE Schools.

Saint Michael's is committed to meeting the needs of our students. Our Writing Center on campus offers free help with all forms of writing. Our Tutoring program provides guidance and counseling for studying, and we provide many resources for learning differences and disabilities.