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Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT·Private nonprofit·1,157 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,800 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

92%
Accept
1,157
Students
$30,033
Net Price
69%
Grad Rate
$57,800
Earnings
10 yr
$21,500
Debt

About This School

Saint Michael's College is a private nonprofit institution located in Colchester, Vermont with approximately 1,157 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Michael's College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,033 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $57,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Saint Michael's College is a private Catholic college in Colchester, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund, it grants Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 40 majors to about 1,200 undergraduate students. Housing availability is guaranteed for all four years, and 92% of students live on campus.

This small Catholic college in Vermont offers a tight-knit campus experience — 92% of students live on campus all four years — and graduates leave with a relatively manageable median debt of $21,500. Worth considering if you want a close community feel with personal attention, but the 69% graduation rate is worth asking about during a visit, as it suggests a meaningful share of students don't finish. Median earnings of $57,800 a decade out are solid but not exceptional, so make sure the $30,033 annual net price pencils out for your family given those long-term returns.

Founded
1904
Setting
Midsize suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing19%
Psychology16%
Biological Sciences15%
Social Sciences13%
Health Professions8%
Communications3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Mathematics3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Patrick LeahyJoseph F. Dunford, Jr.Loung UngOctaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1241
Reading 75th %ile680
Math 75th %ile630

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$50,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,040
Avg Net Price
$30,033
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants18%
Median debt at graduation$21,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
69%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
84%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White82%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,157 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Saint Michael's College

One Winooski Park

Colchester, VT 05439

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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