School Description
Provided by Saint Vincent CollegeSaint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Its mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourage the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning.
The Core Curriculum presents all students with a broadly based education that provides a general body of knowledge in the humanities and fine arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics, an interdisciplinary view of that knowledge base, and the skills to increase that general body of knowledge throughout their lives.
Saint Vincent is organized into four schools; each includes a number of departments and major and minor programs, as well as special programs and public service outreach activities. Each school has its own Dean who works closely with students, faculty and prospective students. Undeclared majors will eventually choose a major that fits into one of the four schools.
* Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government
* School of Social Sciences, Communication, and Education
* School of Humanities and Fine Arts
* Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing
Saint Vincent College offers you the opportunity to make lifelong friendships, learn from challenging and caring professors, and enjoy many new and different experiences.
The Saint Vincent faculty totals 207. Nearly 75% have earned doctorates or terminal degrees at such schools as Catholic University, Cornell, Ecole Biblique, Notre Dame, Stanford, University of California, University of Chicago, and Yale. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Our immediate neighborhood, the Laurel Highlands, offers some wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation including everything from mountain biking, hiking, snow skiing in winter and whitewater rafting in the summer. Nearby are some notable historical sites and destinations of cultural significance such as Frank Lloyd Wright's famous "Falling Water." The Palace Theater in Greensburg is a local venue for the performing arts, including a regional symphony orchestra. We also have our own Saint Vincent Theatre that generally produces three shows per summer season. The Westmoreland Mall on the eastern side of Greensburg is a major regional shopping mall. Those few things you can't find in the Latrobe-Greensburg area will surely be in Pittsburgh - only 40 miles away. Among other Pittsburgh attractions, you'll find some outstanding museums, fabulous performing arts - including the world-class Pittsburgh Symphony, and a fascinating set of neighborhoods to explore. Pittsburgh has a great sports tradition and the pro teams are a pride of the region. Saint Vincent hosts the summer training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers football team and you'll find hundreds of fans on campus every late July and August!
Saint Vincent College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSaint Vincent College is a four-year, coeducational, Roman Catholic, liberal arts Benedictine college in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, located forty miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It was founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, a monk from Bavaria, Germany. It was the first Benedictine monastery in the United States. It is sponsored by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey. Formerly a men's college, Saint Vincent became coeducational in 1983.
History
Founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer as a men's college, Saint Vincent began admitting women in 1983. Now, the number of female students is slightly higher than the number of male students.
In 2004, the college hired a professional lobbyist who successfully lobbied Representative John P. Murtha into awarding $4 million through an addition to a federal appropriation bill. The money was used to improve the safety and appearance the school's entrance road stemming from US Route 30.
The college also hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers football team's summer camp.
In the Fall of 2007, the Saint Vincent College Bearcats resumed their varsity football program in the Presidents' Athletic Conference after a 44 year hiatus. The team ended the 2007 season with a 0-10 record.
In May 2007, President George W. Bush delivered the commencement address. Presidents Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy have spoken at the college as well.
Traditions
Each year, on the Thursday before Thanksgiving, the Saint Vincent Community celebrates Founders Day, honoring all those who founded the college and have been a part of its community since its inception. The day features Honors Convocation (held in the Archabbey Basilica), a candle-lit turkey dinner in the gym, Zambelli fireworks and the campus light-up, featuring lighted arches in Melvin Platz.
The college took a page from Duke University's Cameron Crazies in creating the Carey Crazies, the student fans at home basketball games (located in the Robert S. Carey Student Center). In addition, the Carey Crazies have a tradition of standing up, turning around and reading a page from the newspaper while the visiting team is announced and takes the court.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Roman Catholic
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,440
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Saint Vincent College
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Foreign Languages
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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History
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Philosophy
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Religious Education
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Religious Education
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Fine/Studio Arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Finance
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Finance
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Management
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Management
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.See more schools with programs in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Art Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physics Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Engineering
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General Engineering
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General Engineering
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Health & Medical Services
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Art Therapy/Therapist
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Art Therapy/Therapist
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Other Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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Physics
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General Physics
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General Physics
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology
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General Anthropology
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General Anthropology
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Economics
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General Economics
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General Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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General Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Anthropology
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Social Work
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Public Policy Analysis
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Public Policy Analysis
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Master's Level Programs
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Accounting
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Accounting & Related Services
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Education
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General Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
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General Education
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Certificate Programs at Saint Vincent College
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Business
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Health & Medical Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 73% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (American Mideast Conference) Baseball (American Mideast Conference) Track (American Mideast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 21,959 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 21,104 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 575 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,301 | 26% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,215 | 43% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 8,472 | 97% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,189 | 77% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 75% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 480 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 590, Math: 590 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 18% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
Videos
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A Campus Tour of Saint Vincent College
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Saint Benedict Hall
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Internship Experiences
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Welcome Back Picnic 2009
