Saint Vincent College

Suburban, around 1 hour drive from Pittsburgh

On-campus housing for all students

$39,978

100% of incoming students receive some form of scholarship

Saint Vincent College values diversity and equity, and it is committed to providing a learning environment that is accessible to all students. Disability Support Services is the designated department of the college to determine reasonable accommodations and services. We are committed to promoting equal access to learning opportunities for all our students. The college follows the standards and guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Students may initiate the process at any time during the academic year; however, they are strongly encouraged to contact the Director of Academic Accommodations as early as possible to begin the process. First-year students are especially encouraged to contact the office soon after committing to being enrolled at the college. For a student to be eligible for academic accommodations, students are required to submit appropriate documentation to the Director of Academic Accommodations. In general, academic accommodations may not carry over to subsequent academic years, so a request for academic accommodations may need to be made each academic year and/or semester.

Admission to Saint Vincent College is competitive. As we look at your application, our foremost consideration will be your academic potential. We'll also look for indications of your academic and extracurricular achievement as well as for information that will help us evaluate your academic ability, character, motivation and promise.

For Applicants Who Have Taken Standardized Tests

Here are some of the things we'll take into account:

• The level and number of the academic courses you've taken
• Your grade-point average
• Your standardized test scores (SAT, ACT or CLT) (Not Required, See Below)
• Your class ranking - if available (75 percent of our students were in the top two-fifths of their high school classes)
• Your admission essay (optional)
• Your extracurricular activities
• Your recommendation(s) (optional)

For Test-Optional Applicants

Applicants who did not take the SAT/ACT may be required to submit one of the following items to aid in the application review process. Your recruitment manager will contact you via email and/or phone number provided on your application should one of these supplemental items be required. 

• Personal statement of no more than 3 printed pages responding to the provided 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? 
• Virtual interview with admission staff, Director of Recruitment or Dean of Admission
• Each applicant will be evaluated on academic performance, the rigor of high school curriculum, class rank (when provided), one or more of the test-optional additional requirements in lieu of test scores, extracurricular activities/involvement, letters of recommendation (optional), motivation, character and potential for success at Saint Vincent College. 

Important Items To Note 

To be admitted to Saint Vincent College, you'll need to complete 16 academic units of secondary school work. These 16 units must include four units of English, at least three units of college preparatory mathematics, one unit of laboratory science, three units of social science and two units of a foreign language among five elective units.

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.

If you intend to pursue a degree in music, you must audition for acceptance to that department.

If you're applying to Saint Vincent College to study art, you'll need to submit a portfolio of your work to the Art Department.

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

If you plan to major in Nursing (BSN with Carlow University), you must have two units of laboratory science (these must be Biology and Chemistry) and you must meet GPA and test score requirements.

Parking available for all students

Summer offers a great opportunity for students who would like to take additional course work they have not been able to fit into their fall or spring semester schedules, perhaps adding an area of concentration that will increase their marketability upon graduation. Transfer students or high school students may want to take a course to become familiar with the College's course structure.

Saint Vincent is supporting those efforts with Think! Summer, a program that offers reduced tuition rates to students, allowing them to receive the high-quality instruction Saint Vincent is known for and to move forward with their academic success. Learn more about our Summer Sessions.

A college education prepares you for your career. But at Saint Vincent College, it goes much deeper. Here, students learn the career skills they need to thrive while embracing the fundamental values and knowledge that help them pursue deeper truths for a better, more successful life.

In our classrooms, on campus, and in the community, our Catholic and Benedictine values come to life. Students engage with professors and each other, from the Listening Seminar of our SVC Core Curriculum all the way to graduation.

And when they go out into the world, our graduates are ready to find their calling—always supported by a network of Bearcats ready to help them succeed.

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