St. Michael's College

1 Winooski Park
Colchester, VT 05439
http://www.smcvt.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1904
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students2,006
Endowment60,060,000
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee45
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition28,515
Room/Board6,990
Services
Associated FirmsAmeriCorps, Burton Snowboards, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Investors Bank and Trust, Internal Revenue Service, John Hancock, KPMG, New England Center for Children, Peace Corps, PriceWaterhousCoopers, Progressive Insurance, State Street Bank, kVitale Caturano &
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsHolcomb Observatory, McCarthy Arts Center Theater and Recital Hall.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsHolcomb Observatory, McCarthy Arts Center Theater and Recital Hall.
Periodical Subs1,435
# of Books227,019
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months60%
within one year70%
within two years75%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size440 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing97%
College housing typescoed dorms (42%), women's dorms (10%), apartment for single students (47%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options
Popular EventsSaint Michael's Playhouse/Drama Department Productions, Family Weekend, Matsure(Japanese cultural celebration of Spring), Annual visit from Gospel Choir from Saint Peter Claver Parish in New Orleans, Martin Luther King Day.
Nearest AirportBurlington (2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada (90)
Nearest TrainEssex Junction (3)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Vermont)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations40
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Defender (weekly); The Echo (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa honor society (Gamma Chapter), Delta Epsilon Sigma (National Catholic Honor Society), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics), Phi Alpha Theta (History), Kappa Delta Pi (Education), Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics), Psi Chi (Psychology), Sigma Xi (Scientific Research), Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Edmundite Campus Ministry, M. O. V. E. (Mobilization of Volunteer Effort), Student Retreats (LEAP, Emmaus), Liturgical Ministry, Liturgical Dance, Liturgical Choir, RCIA, CRE (Catholic Religious Education).
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) 1. Alianza: The Alianza Society celebrates Latino culture and experience through programs, workshops, and lectures that focus on Latino heritage, address socio-political issues that impact the Latino community, and raise awareness about issues of tolerance. 2. Diversity Coalition: The primary goal of the Diversity Coalition is to encourage open dialogue, educational opportunity, and the chance to celebrate diversity in all human culture and experience. The Diversity Coalition serves to educate and promote awareness of issues such as gender, race, religion, and ethnicity. 3. ISAC: The International Student Affairs Committee of the Student Association has the responsibility to provide student activities and programming for the campus that celebrate and unify the many diverse cultures on campus. 4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Society: The MLK Society is an inter-racial group dedicated to promoting the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting and sponsoring programs, lectures, and workshops, including the annual Martin Luther King convocation on January 20th.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alianza, ALLY, Amnesty International, A-Team (Alcohol Awareness), Cheerleading, Coffee House, Computer Club, Cycling Club, The Defender, Diversity Coalition, Drama Club, The Echo, Education Club, Fire and Rescue, Fly Fishing Club, Founders Society, Freeride Club, Guitar Club, The Hilltop, Martin Luther King, Jr. Society, Math Club, M. O. V. E. , Onion River Review, Peace and Justice, Philosophy Club, Photography Club, Political Science Club, Psychology Society, Rugby (Men and Women's), Science Club, Sleepless Knights (a cappella group), Snowboarding Club, Student Association, Student Global Aid Campaign, Track Club, WWPV-FM, Chorale, Wilderness Program,