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Saint Vincent College was originally established as a men’s college in 1846. It became a coeducational institute in 1983. Founded by Boniface Wimmer, Saint Vincent College was the first Benedictine monastery in America. The college’s sprawling campus occupies over 200 acres of land in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Saint Vincent College offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of Saint Vincent College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Bearcats and are members of the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Latrobe, PA is home to Saint Vincent College. Latrobe is a large suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Saint Vincent College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Saint Vincent College can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in science, mathematics, and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590.
Saint Vincent College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,924 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Saint Vincent College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Saint Vincent College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Saint Vincent College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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. 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650-2690
General Phone: (724) 539-9761
http://www.stvincent.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 73 | history, English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, French language, ... |
| Business and Management | 73 | accounting, business management, marketing, finance, operations management, international business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 52 | psychology, educational psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 44 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, chemistry courses |
| Education and Teaching | 40 | curriculum and instruction, special ed, school librarian, teacher education and development, elementary school teaching, educational administration, business teaching, physics teaching, ... |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 14 | theology, religious education, philosophy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental science, natural resources management |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Vincent College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 302 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 50 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Vincent College had a total enrollment of 1,924 students (1,982 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 83% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 84% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Saint Vincent College offers campus housing for 1,280 of its 1,982 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Latrobe, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,843 | 1,204 | 65% | 447 | 37% |
| Men | 1,031 | 638 | 62% | 252 | 40% |
| Women | 812 | 566 | 70% | 195 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,735 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,735 |
| Room and board | $ 8,280 |
| Room charge | $ 4,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Vincent College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 336800)
Saint Vincent College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $82,530 | 3 | $68,897 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $65,533 | 7 | $62,538 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $54,698 | 11 | $53,769 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $51,207 | 4 | $48,944 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $62,718 | 25 | $57,267 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Track | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 191 | 188 | 379 |
| Track | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| Baseball | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Basketball | 13 | 23 | 36 |
| All Other Sports | 107 | 143 | 250 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physics Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Vincent College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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