PrivateSuburbanSaint Michael's College
Colchester, Vermont 05439
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Saint Michael's College is a private institution in Colchester with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1241, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,317 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,033.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Purple Knights
History & Fun Facts
- •History Old Hall between circa 1930 and 1945 In 1889, priests from the Society of Saint Edmund fled to the United States after widespread anti-clericalism swept France.
- •In 1904, they opened Saint Michael's Institute with an initial investment of $5,000.
- •In 1939, graduate programs were offered for the first time.
- •Saint Michael's Playhouse was opened in 1947, bringing professional summer theater to Vermont, and giving students the chance to work behind the scenes.
- •About 130 refugees from the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 came to the college.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1241
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 1
Decision by December 1
Aid deadline: November 1
Early Decision II (Binding)
February 1
Decision by February 15
Early Action
November 1
Decision by December 20
Regular Decision
February 1
Decision by March 15
Reply by May 1
Saint Michael's College is test-optional. Students may submit SAT or ACT scores if they choose.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
June 1
Spring Transfer
December 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Need-blind for domestic students.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Academics
Saint Michael's has a liberal arts core curriculum rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
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Programs (46)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Graduate Schools
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Campus Life
Division II athletics with strong traditions in ice hockey, basketball, and lacrosse. Member of New England Women's Hockey Alliance for women's ice hockey.
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VT state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Suburban campus with wooded grounds; most buildings within walking distance. Close to Burlington.
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Burlington
Vermont's largest city with Church Street Marketplace and waterfront, 5 miles away.
Lake Champlain
Large lake with beaches, bike path, and water recreation.
Smugglers' Notch
Ski resort 45 minutes from campus.
Stowe
Ski resort town with outdoor recreation, 1 hour from campus.