Saint Michael's College is a private institution with unique characteristics. Here is a detailed introduction about it:

Historical background:

Founded in 1904 by priests of the Society of St. Edmund, it was originally named "Saint Michael's Institute" and changed to its current name after 1937.

In the early days, it experienced a transition from secondary education to a traditional residential university. During its development, it continued to expand its scale and improve its educational level. It first offered graduate courses in 1939 and opened the St. Michael's Theater in 1947.

Academics:

Professional settings: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are offered, with more than 40 majors to choose from. The professional fields are wide-ranging, including business management, biology, psychology, English language and literature, accounting, etc.

Teaching quality: The school adopts a small class teaching model with a teacher-student ratio of 10:1. About 67% of the course classes have less than 20 students, which is conducive to interaction and communication between students and teachers, and allows students to receive more attention and guidance.

Study Abroad Program: Provide students with abundant study abroad opportunities, so that students have the opportunity to exchange and study at partner institutions around the world and broaden their international horizons.

Campus Life:

Accommodation: It is a fully residential college, ensuring that all students can live on campus for four years. This fully residential environment helps students build deep friendships and close connections, and form a good learning and living atmosphere.

Campus Activities: Campus activities are rich and diverse, with various clubs and organizations covering academics, arts, sports, culture and other fields. Students can participate in them according to their interests and hobbies to exercise their leadership and teamwork spirit. The school also has an adventure sports center that provides students with various outdoor sports and adventure activities.

Geographical location: Located in Colchester, Vermont, in the suburbs, the campus covers an area of ​​440 acres. The environment here is beautiful and not far from the city of Burlington, a typical beautiful university town located between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. Students can easily enjoy outdoor adventures, internships and employment opportunities.

Famous alumni: It has cultivated many outstanding talents, such as American politician Patrick Leahy, US Marine Corps four-star general Joseph Dunford, Cambodian-American human rights activist Lang Aung, etc.

In the 2024 ranking of "U.S. News & World Report", St. Michael's College ranked 116th among liberal arts colleges nationwide. Its Catholic cultural background, high-quality teaching, rich campus life and good geographical location make it a place of study for many students.