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Evaluation for Admission to Saint Vincent College

At Saint Vincent College, we take a holistic approach to admissions. While your academic potential is our top priority, we also value your accomplishments, interests, and the qualities that make you unique. We're looking for students who are motivated, engaged, and ready to climb higher.

Here are some of the things we'll consider when evaluating your application:

  • Your weighted, cumulative grade point average
  • Your class ranking, if available
  • Your standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, or CLT) or a personal statement or virtual interview (see requirements below for applying without test scores)
  • Strength of your curriculum: The level and number of the academic courses you've taken (Click here for information on transferable credits: AP courses, dual enrollment, CLEP)
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Admission essay (optional)
  • Recommendation letters (optional)

Admission & Aid

Typical Freshman Academic Profile at SVC

At SVC, we recognize your potential, so if your scores aren’t quite up to our average, don’t be concerned. Saint Vincent offers admission options for students who demonstrate promise, even if their grades aren’t perfect.

3.58

Average GPA

1110

Average SAT

22

Average ACT

80%

of SVC freshmen in top 50% of class

Requirements for Application and How to Apply

To be admitted to Saint Vincent College, you'll need to complete 16 academic units of secondary school work.

  • Four (4) units of English
  • Three (3) units of college preparatory mathematics
  • One (1) unit of laboratory science
  • Three (3) units of social science
  • Two (2) units of a foreign language
  • Three (3) additional elective units

If your secondary school program differs significantly from the program we've described, please consult our Office of Admission.

You may choose to apply with or without test scores:

 

  • Test scores - Application Process

    1. Application Form: Submit either the SVC Online Application or the Common App.
    2. Official High School Transcript: Request your school to send it electronically to: admission@stvincent.edu
    3. Standardized Test Scores (SAT, ACT, or CLT)
      • Use these codes when registering: SAT: 2808, ACT: 3686
      • Or send scores electronically to: admission@stvincent.edu
    4. Letters of Recommendation (Optional): Upload directly in your application.
    5. Essay or Writing Sample (Optional): Upload directly in your application.

  • No Test Scores - Application Process

    1. Application Form: Submit either the SVC Online Application or the Common App.
    2. Official High School Transcript: Request your school to send it electronically to: admission@stvincent.edu
    3. Personal Statement or Interview: Applicants who did not take the SAT/ACT/CLT and have a GPA below 3.25 are required to submit one of the following items to aid in the application review process.
      • Personal statement of at least 750 words responding to the following prompt: Saint Vincent is a learning community based in academic rigor, service, and personal/spiritual growth. How do you plan to contribute to our community during your time as a student?  (Upload essay in online application)
      • Virtual or in-person interview (If you choose to interview, an admission counselor will reach out to you for scheduling).
    4. Letters of Recommendation (Optional): Upload directly in your application.
    5. Essay or Writing Sample (Optional): Upload directly in your application.

Additional Information

Program-Specific Requirements

Engineering: If you plan to major in engineering, you must have one unit of plane geometry, one unit of intermediate algebra, one unit of physics, and one-half unit of trigonometry in addition to the other requirements.

Music: If you intend to pursue a degree in music, you must audition for acceptance to that department. Contact the Office of Admission for more details.

Nursing: If you plan to major in nursing, please see the specific requirements on the nursing web page. 

Conditional Admission

Some students may be offered conditional admission to the College. This offer depends on the successful completion of the 3-week Summer Bridge program before fall term enrollment. Conditional admission is only offered for traditional first-time freshmen students beginning in the fall term.

Early Enrollment

If you have an exceptional record, Saint Vincent College may allow you to begin your degree program after you’ve completed your junior year in high school. To be considered for this option, you should be in the upper tenth of your class and have the assurance that your high school will grant you a diploma after you’ve successfully completed one year of college. An interview with the Dean of Admission is required.

Deadlines

Rolling Admission: Saint Vincent has a rolling admission policy; we will notify you of our admission committee’s decision shortly after we’ve received all your credentials.

May 1: Saint Vincent will award financial aid based on your FAFSA results. To be considered for the PA State Grant, you must submit your FAFSA by the priority deadline of May 1. Other need-based programs offered through Saint Vincent funding may have earlier admission and FAFSA deadlines. Please check with the offices of Admission and Financial Aid for other details.

Pathway to Success

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    Visit Saint Vincent

    If you are thinking about applying to Saint Vincent College, we encourage you to visit the campus, meet some of the people, and have a look around. Many of our students tell us that it was during their campus visit that they knew, without a doubt, that Saint Vincent College was the right choice for them.

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    Meet Your Admission Team

     If you have questions about the application or admission process, contact one of our admission counselors. They are listed by territory, so you can contact the team member that is dedicated to your region.
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    Apply

     Read to apply? Click here for the link to our online application or the common app.
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