Saint Vincent College

https://www.stvincent.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,180

3.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,758

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

61.7%

2,613 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,440

95.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

68.6%

286 Graduates

About

Saint Vincent College is a higher education institution located in Westmoreland County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Saint Vincent College were Nurse Anesthetist (31 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 405 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Vincent College. 43.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (331 degrees), 18.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Vincent College is $41,180, which is $13,002 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Vincent College is $41,180, which is $13,002 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,758.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Saint Vincent College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,180

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Vincent College was $41,180. The cost of tuition at Saint Vincent College is $13,002 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Vincent College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,758

2024 Value

0.415%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saint Vincent College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,758. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saint Vincent College grew by 0.415%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Vincent College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,918

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Vincent College was of $13,918 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.14% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Vincent College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Saint Vincent College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.01% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Vincent College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Saint Vincent College received 2,613 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,613 applicants, 1,613 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,440 students enrolled at Saint Vincent College in 2024. 53% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Vincent College has an overall enrollment yield of 20.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,613

Accepted Out of 2,613

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Vincent College was 61.7% (1,613 admissions from 2,613 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 59.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 10.1%, while admissions grew by 15%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Vincent College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

53%

Submission Percentage (2024)

174

Scores Submitted (2024)

53% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Vincent College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Vincent College had a total enrollment of 1,440 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Vincent College is 1,370 students and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 95.1% of students enrolled at Saint Vincent College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Vincent College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.1% White, 5.14% Black or African American, 5.07% Hispanic or Latino, 2.71% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, and 0.0694% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Saint Vincent College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (44.4%), followed by White Female (33.3%) and Black or African American Male (4.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Asian Female (3.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Vincent College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,440 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Vincent College is 1,370 and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 95.1% of students enrolled at Saint Vincent College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Vincent College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Vincent College was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Saint Vincent College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Vincent College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,081 enrolled students
Black or African American
74 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
73 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Vincent College is 75.1% White, 5.14% Black or African American, 5.07% Hispanic or Latino, 2.71% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, and 0.0694% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 119 students (8.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 55 fewer women than men received degrees from Saint Vincent College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Vincent College is white (331 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Saint Vincent College is Nurse Anesthetist (31 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Vincent College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (22 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (38 degrees), and English (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Vincent College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (508,139 people), Other managers (347,335 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (257,000 people), Postsecondary teachers (204,762 people), and Secondary school teachers (176,459 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Vincent College in 2024 are History (22 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (38 degrees), English (8 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Theology (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Vincent College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Saint Vincent College are History (22 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (38 degrees), English (8 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Theology (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Vincent College are Elementary & secondary schools (664,791 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (462,276 people), Legal services (404,373 people), Computer Systems Design (277,706 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (233,057 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Vincent College.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
22 degrees awarded
General History
18 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Vincent College was General Psychology with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Vincent College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

230

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

175

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 230 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Vincent College, which is 1.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (175).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Vincent College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Vincent College in General History, which is 17 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Vincent College in Nurse Anesthetist, which is 4.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 71% of students graduating from Saint Vincent College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Saint Vincent College is Female and Black or African American (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
331 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Vincent College is white (331 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

4.94% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
231 degrees awarded
White Female
230 degrees awarded
White Male
227 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Vincent College is white female (231 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (230 degrees).

Operations

Saint Vincent College has an endowment valued at nearly $147M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.6M (12.6%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Saint Vincent College had a total salary expenditure of 67.2M. Saint Vincent College employs 35 Associate professors, 28 Professors and 27 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Vincent College are Male Associate professor (25), Male Professor (20), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Vincent College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 87 employees, Service, with 39 employees, and Management with 38 employees.

Endowment

$147M

2024 Endowment

9.59%

growth from 2023

Saint Vincent College has an endowment valued at about $147M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Vincent College grew 9.59% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $97.3M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Vincent College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.1M

2024 Salaries

3.65%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Saint Vincent College paid a median of $24.1M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($67.2M) and a 3.65% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.69% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.66% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Saint Vincent College paid a total of $7.17M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Vincent College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees, Service with 39 employees, and Management with 38 employees.

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