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CHARACTER

Saint Vincent College is a coeducational, liberal arts college rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith. It was founded by Benedictine monks in 1846.

MISSION

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.

LOCATION

Located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, on the foothills of the Alleghenies, the College offers panoramic views of the Laurel Highlands, which offer recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, and camping.

CAMPUS

The 200-acre campus is known for its beauty, friendliness, and safety. More than $40 million has been invested in campus facilities during the past five years, including a new freshman residence hall and the Robert S. Carey Student Center.

STUDENTS

Saint Vincent College’s 1,652 undergraduates come from 25 states and 13 foreign countries. 48% are men, 52% are women. 4% of students are African-American, Latino, Asian, or Native American. About 15% are from outside of Pennsylvania.

FACULTY

The 192 faculty members make classroom teaching their top priority. Nearly 75% have earned doctorates or terminal degrees at such schools as Catholic University, Cornell, Ecole Biblique, Notre Dame, Stanford, University of California, the University of Chicago, and Yale. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

CURRICULUM

Saint Vincent’s liberal arts curriculum requires students in all majors to take basic courses in philosophy, English, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and religious studies. For students looking to intensify the intellectual experience, Saint Vincent also offers an honors program with opportunities for independent scholarly work.

MAJORS/MINORS

Saint Vincent offers undergraduate majors in more than 50 fields and graduate degrees in education and business.

Accounting

Anthropology
Art History
Art Education
Arts Administration
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Education
Catholic Theology
Chemistry
Communication
Computing & Information Science
Economics
Education, Early Childhood
Education, Elementary
Education, Secondary

Engineering (3/2)
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Policy
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Finance
Fine Arts
French
General Administration of Justice
German
Graphic Arts
Health Science
History
International Business
International Studies
Italian
Latin
Liberal Arts
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Music History

Music Performance

Occupational Therapy(M.O.T.)*

Pharmacy (Pharm D.)*
Philosophy
Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)*
Physician Assistant (M.P.A.)*
Physics
Physics Education
Political Science
Psychology
Psychology/Education
Public Administration
Public History
Public Policy Analysis
Religious Education
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Arts
Theology
*In conjuction with Duquesne University.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Veterinary

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Specialized laboratories include astronomy, bioinformatics, ecology, genetics, geology, human anatomy, life sciences, microbiology, optics, organic chemistry, and physiology. Students also make use of the astronomy observatory, planetarium, radiotelescope, and television production studio. There are 24 technology-equipped classrooms. Wireless access points are available at a growing number of spots throughout campus.

SERVICE LEARNING/ STUDY ABROAD

Saint Vincent emphasizes service learning and study abroad opportunities that expand horizons and leave students more attuned to their community and world. On recent service trips, students volunteered in Newark, New Orleans, Brazil, and Calcutta. Students can also study abroad for a semester, academic year, or summer in such countries as Argentina, China, Egypt, Great Britain, France, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

More than 80% of students live on campus in six residence halls.

ATHLETICS

Saint Vincent athletes compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III in the President’s Athletic Conference. 25% of the students participate in intercollegiate athletics and more than 75% in the many intramural programs.

STUDENT LIFE

On campus are more than 40 student-run clubs and organizations, an active campus ministry, and a programming board that brings nationally known speakers and bands to campus.

CAREER ADVISING

Saint Vincent offers career advising for all students, a strong alumni network, and internship and job placement opportunities. 97% of 2006 graduates are employed, pursuing advanced degrees, or pursuing other continuing professional education.

Acceptance rates to professional schools:
law, 100%;
medical, 70%;
dental, osteopathy, physical therapy, podiatry, pharmacy, and veterinary, 95–100%;
3/2 engineering, 100%.

ALUMNI

Saint Vincent takes pride in its more than 12,000 alumni who live in all 50 states and 28 foreign countries and who serve society in the fields of business, education, medicine, religion, law, government service, and others.

HONORS AND RANKINGS

Saint Vincent has been regularly ranked in national publications including Barron’s 300 Best Buys in College Education, All-American Colleges, Money magazine (top 15 best values in the U.S., small liberal arts schools), U.S. News & World Report Guide to America’s Best Colleges, National Review: Guide to America’s Top Liberal Arts Colleges (top 60 in the nation), and Princeton Review.

ADMISSION

Admission to Saint Vincent is competitive. The foremost consideration is a student’s academic potential. SAT scores of accepted students in 2006: 950 to 1155 (25th and 75th percentiles). 42% of students were in the top 20% of their high school graduating classes. Saint Vincent College has a rolling admission policy.

FINANCING

2007-08 tuition: $23,456;
room and board: $7,940;
approximately 90% of students received some form of aid.

Saint Vincent College subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, veteran status, ethnic origin, or disability in any of its programs, activities, or employment decisions.