Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,415
Graduate Enrollment: 152
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.88%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 11.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 85.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 78.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 69.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 59.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 83.0%
Black: 2.3%
Hispanic: 5.9%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 3.8%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 2.3%
Hispanic: 5.9%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 3.8%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $63,368
In-State tuition: $48,690Out-of-State tuition: $48,690
Estimated books and supplies: $1,250 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,280 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,019 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,280 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,019 (2022)
Average Family Income: $128,685 (2017)
Median Family Income: $111,920 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 16.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 51.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,922 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $285 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,090 |
| $30k-48k | $18,384 |
| $48k-75k | $24,068 |
| $75k-110k | $25,410 |
| $110k+ | $32,119 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 75%6-year graduation rate: 78%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,922 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 86.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 89.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 95.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 72.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 77.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,700 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,265 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,663 ($2,555) | $35,294 ($2,941) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 33 | $26,980 | $276 | $30,388 ($2,532) | $37,716 ($3,143) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 25 | $26,614 | $278 | $38,217 ($3,185) | $46,635 ($3,886) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 29 | $184 | $53,890 ($4,491) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,438 ($3,120) | $44,687 ($3,724) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 15 | $21,221 ($1,768) | $40,803 ($3,400) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 49 | $27,000 | $283 | $30,019 ($2,502) | $51,536 ($4,295) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 49 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,242 ($2,937) | $41,738 ($3,478) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 21 | $24,500 | $262 | $44,538 ($3,712) | $57,722 ($4,810) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 19 | $27,000 | $280 | $27,304 ($2,275) | $55,914 ($4,660) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,402 ($2,950) | $44,045 ($3,670) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 96 | $26,950 | $279 | $44,454 ($3,705) | $54,119 ($4,510) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 19 | $26,000 | $276 | $77,910 ($6,493) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $74,070Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $77,654,939 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $103,032,651 (2022)