Saint Michael's College

Located in Colchester, Saint Michael's College provides a Catholic, liberal arts education to about 2,000 students each year. On-site housing, dining, socializing, and study provide a close-knit community throughout the school's 440-acre campus. Students can engage in NCAA athletics, more than 40 clubs and organizations, and volunteer activities. Small class sizes and dedicated professors allow students to receive personal attention and mentorship. Students choose from more than 30 majors and minors, in fields like computer science, criminology, English, and religious studies. Blended and online learning options are also available. St. Mike's encourages participation in experiential learning through service, internships, and faculty-led research projects. Graduate students can pursue programs in education, clinical psychology, and teaching English as a second or foreign language. Admission to St. Mike's is selective. Prospective students must supply a completed application, high school transcripts, and one or two recommendation letters. ACT and SAT scores are optional.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
22% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
89% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
94% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
High school GPA: | Recommended | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
3k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
99%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Architecture And Related Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
6 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
9 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
10 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
12 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
14 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
16 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
17 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
18 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
19 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |