- St. Vincent's College is a community-based Catholic College providing an education in nursing and allied health, and the liberal arts and sciences.
School Highlights
St Vincent's College served 751 students (10% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was less than the state average of 75%.
School Overview
St Vincent's College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
49 staff
115 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Enrollment
751 students
1,128 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
78 students
627 students
# Part-Time Students
673 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
78 students
1,060 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
78 students
627 students
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
10%
20%
% White
75%
25%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
10%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$62,500
$34,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,200
$21,887
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,000
$5,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,400
Acceptance Rate
38%
72%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- St. Vincent's, established in 1905, is a community based Catholic College providing an education in nursing, allied health, and the liberal arts and sciences. Its mission is derived from the historic commitment of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul to care for the sick poor and to educate others for the health care ministry. The core values of Ascension Health guide the College in its service to others: Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity, and Dedication based upon an environment which supports Judeo-Christian values. St. Vincent's College is an affiliate of St. Vincent's Medical Center which provides a wealth of clinical experience for students. Serving Southwestern Connecticut and Westchester County, New York, St. Vincent's Medical Center is a modern, 397-bed acute care hospital offering more than 50 specialty and subspecialty medical and surgical disciplines. Through its dedicated and highly qualified faculty and staff, the College offers associate degrees in Nursing, Radiography, Medical Assisting, and General Studies. Certificate programs are offered in Medical Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Central Sterile Processing, Health Promotion, Hospital Coding and other allied health fields. The Continuing Education Division provides numerous credit and non-credit courses and programs to help individuals upgrade their skills or prepare for new careers. St. Vincent's College is licensed and accredited by the State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education. The College is authorized to award Associate in Science degrees in Allied Health Fields and General Studies. St. Vincent's College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Vincent's College cost?
St Vincent's College's private state tuition is approximately $16,200.
What is the acceptance rate of St Vincent's College?
The acceptance rate of St Vincent's College is 38%, which is lower than the state average of 72%.
In what neighborhood is St Vincent's College located?
St Vincent's College is located in the North Bridgeport neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to St Vincent's College is Connecticut State Community College Housatonic (1.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
1.9 miles
Enrollment: 3,604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $3,786 Out-state tuition: $11,318 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Private for-profit
480 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
3.4 miles
Enrollment: 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 79%
200 Great Meadow Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
4.6 miles
Enrollment: 35 students
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Private for-profit
8 Progress Drive
Shelton, CT 06484
(844) 681-5647
Shelton, CT 06484
(844) 681-5647
6.1 miles
Enrollment: 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
14.6 miles
Enrollment: 4,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 70% In-state tuition: $3,866 Out-state tuition: $11,558 Minority enrollment: 98%
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