📍300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650

📞(724) 532-6600

🌐 Saint Vincent College Website

• No. of Students: 1,440
• No. of Majors/Areas of Study: 50+ majors/90+ academic programs
• Mandatum: Yes
• Daily or Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: Yes, daily
• Places Where Students Can Study Abroad: Established trips to Rome, Senegal, Ireland, Brazil and Taiwan, but opportunities include other places in Europe, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
• Annual Cost of Tuition: $59,531, residential; $44,232, commuter/per year
• Typical % of students who receive scholarships and/or typical amount of financial aid: 100% of freshmen receive $18,000 or more in scholarships
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10:1
• Athletics Division: 25 NCAA Division III
• Acceptance rate: Not provided
• % of students living on campus: 82% of freshmen/68% of undergraduates
• Campus living requirements: Freshmen are required to reside on campus or with a legal guardian if within a 50-mile radius or request permission to live with a close relative in a local area.

Why Saint Vincent

Nestled in the Laurel Highlands, just an hour from Pittsburgh, Saint Vincent College is a small private liberal arts institution grounded in Benedictine principles, preparing students for more than just a career. With 50+ majors, 90+ academic programs, and over 50 clubs and organizations, you’ll discover a community where you are a part of something bigger. You’ll find joy in learning as you pursue deeper meaning. You’ll aspire to more as you excel in your field. Recognized as one of the most transformative colleges in the US, Saint Vincent prepares you for a life of purpose. 

School Comments:

Founded over 175 years ago by Boniface Wimmer, Saint Vincent College was established with a mission to create a monastery and a center for higher learning, guided by the Benedictine principle of hospitality. The practical skills and community focus of Wimmer and his monks continue to influence the College’s curriculum, teaching methods, and relationships. When students engage with our community with intention and find a true sense of belonging, they are empowered to seek truth, appreciate beauty, and strive for goodness. Today, Saint Vincent upholds these values through a liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the 10 Benedictine Hallmarks of Learning, fostering students’ personal growth and transformation.

Highlights:

Saint Vincent’s Core Curriculum combines foundational texts from Ancient Greece, Catholic Tradition, and Benedictine Wisdom with modern research to prepare students for a dynamic world. It aligns academic learning with professional goals and broader human purposes.

Saint Vincent’s Center for Catholic Thought and Culture explores contemporary intellectual issues through the lens of Catholic and Benedictine traditions, focusing on areas like theology, philosophy, and the arts. It offers interdisciplinary academic programs and events such as the Benedictine Leadership Studies Program and the SVC Summer Institute in Rome. 

SVC Honors, launching Fall 2026, offers incoming students the chance to take Honors Core courses, participate in stimulating academic events, and enjoy engaging social activities with peers. After a common freshman year, students can choose one of four academic paths including Aurelius Scholars; Benedictine Leadership Studies; Faith, Science, and Technology Scholars; and the Service, Exploration, Experience, and Knowledge (SEEK) path. The unique SVC Honors experience will deepen learning, build community, and prepare for future success.

Graduating from Saint Vincent means more than acquiring career skills; it means discovering a calling with deeper significance and fulfillment. Our connection to our history binds us together, ensuring that we remember our founders and remain committed to supporting each other for a lifetime. 

The Institution:

• President's Oath (N/A)
• Catholic Board
• Catholic Faculty
• Mandatum Required
• Theologians' Oath 

Campus Culture:

• Mass and Confession
• Speakers Vetted
• Unobjectionable Clubs
• No Coed Dorms*
• Health Services Okay 

Isaiah McElroy: “I took a leap of faith attending Saint Vincent, and it turned out to be one of the most transformative decisions of my life.” 

*Dorms: Students are segregated by floor or wing, requiring card access, and visitation policies are strictly enforced. 

Notable about Saint Vincent: 

• Saint Vincent is home to the largest and oldest Benedictine monastery in the U.S.
• Saint Vincent established the Fred Rogers Institute, honoring our close relationship with the beloved children's television pioneer. The Institute continues his legacy by inspiring educators and students to help children grow into confident, competent, and caring individuals.
• Saint Vincent College was the first school in the world to teach aviation in 1929, and has recently revived its aviation program offering degrees in Aviation Management for professional and advanced piloting.  

Location:

Saint Vincent College is close to the city of Pittsburgh, where students can attend professional sports like hockey, baseball, and football, or explore its cultural district by enjoying a Broadway show or one of many trendy restaurants. Near the Laurel Highlands, Saint Vincent College offers students easy access to scenic hikes, bike trails, and ski slopes. Meanwhile, the nearby towns of Latrobe, Greensburg, and Ligonier provide charming coffee shops and boutique stores

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