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Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650-2690

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Saint Vincent College is a private institution in Latrobe with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,982 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,331.

Established
1846
Motto
Veri iustique scientia vindex
Mascot
Bearcat
Type
Private college
Division
Division III

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59%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
1,264Students
10:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$59,982Earnings 10yr
$23,331Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Vincent College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1120

Reading & WritingMid: 545
500613
MathMid: 537
493618

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2125

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,100
Room & Board$13,918
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$55,082
Average Net Price$23,331
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,467
$30–48K$18,208
$48–75K$19,912
$75–110K$25,298
$110K+$27,734

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,264
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 6%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.2%
Freshman Retention85.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,267
10 Years$59,982

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bearcats

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History & Fun Facts

  • •History Saint Vincent Archabbey and College was founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer OSB , a monk from Metten Abbey in Bavaria.
  • •On April 18, 1870, the Pennsylvania state legislature incorporated the school as a college, "Saint Vincent College".
  • •On January 28, 1963 a fire destroyed many of the buildings on campus including a student chapel and a bell tower.
  • •Saint Vincent College became coeducational in 1983.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh46 mi
MDT Harrisburg139 mi
BUF Buffalo Niagara186 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
New York, NY285 mi · ~8h 14m drive
Hartford, CT365 mi · ~10h 33m drive
Providence, RI429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Albany, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Syracuse, NY254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Rochester, NY218 mi · ~6h 18m drive
Buffalo, NY181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Philadelphia, PA225 mi · ~6h 30m drive
Pittsburgh, PA33 mi · ~57 min drive
Harrisburg, PA133 mi · ~3h 51m drive
Newark, NJ276 mi · ~7h 58m drive
Trenton, NJ246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Pittsburgh (PIT)46 miles
Rental car
69 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
92 min$55-92
Harrisburg (MDT)139 miles
Rental car
209 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
278 min$167-278

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