Mission: It is the mission of Saint Michael’s College to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and to the advancement of human culture in the light of the Catholic faith.

Curriculum: Liberal arts. 30 major fields of study. Emphasis on: honors, independent study, independent research, internships and study abroad. Affiliated with Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Location: 440-acre campus, situated between the shores of Lake Champlain and the majestic Green Mountains, in Colchester, Vermont, overlooking Burlington, the state's largest city with overall area population reaching 200,000.

People: 2,000 undergraduate students from 33 states and 13 countries (79% from outside Vermont); 150 faculty members, 94% with Ph.D. or highest appropriate degree. Student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Founded 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund, a French order of Catholic priests.

Accreditation: Saint Michael's College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Atmosphere: Nearly 100% of students live on campus in residence halls, theme houses and townhouses. Approximately 40 student organizations, 21 varsity sports (10 for men, 11 for women), and approximately 20 intramural teams. No fraternities or sororities.

Study Abroad: Saint Michael's was ranked 14th in the United States in "Leading Institutions by Estimated Participation in Study Abroad: Top 20 Master's Institutions, 1999/00" (Open Doors 2001). One out of every three of our graduates studies abroad!

Career counseling: Our Student Resource Center offers courses in job search skills and opportunities for career exploration through internships and volunteer work.

International students: Special English as a Second Language programs are offered for international students through the Applied Linguistics Department, including a unique bridge program which assists international students in the transition to college-level course work.

Graduate Students: Five master's degree programs in Administration and Management; Clinical Psychology; Education; Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language and Theology and Pastoral Ministry .

Facilities: Two campuses, Main and North. Main is the original and largest campus; it houses virtually all the classrooms, administration buildings and most residence halls, as well as the McCarthy Arts Center, the Durick Library, Alliot Student Center, the Ross Sports Center and Tarrant Recreation Center. North Campus, one mile from the Main campus, features residence halls, some apartments and studio arts facilities. Take a virtual tour to learn more.

Admission: Competitive. 90% of entering students finish in the top half of their high school class. The middle 50% of students scored between 510-600 on the writing section of the SAT, between 500-600 on the critical reading section, and between 510-600 on the mathematics section. The combined score was between 1590-1890. Learn more.