St Vincent's College

2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606

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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 serves 751 students (10% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 751 students
Private-state tuition: $16,200
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

St Vincent's College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

St Vincent's College

(CT) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private, non-profit

Public

Total Faculty

49 staff

154 staff

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School Calendar

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Student Body

The student population of St Vincent's College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The St Vincent's College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

751 students

2,094 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

78 students

789 students

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# Part-Time Students

673 students

1,305 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

490 students

318 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

78 students

789 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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13 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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2,023 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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86 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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485 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

12%

21%

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% Black

10%

14%

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% White

75%

53%

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% Two or more races

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% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.41

0.65

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

100%

10%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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1.38%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$62,500

$34,800

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,200 is less than the state average of $21,887. The private state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees

$16,200

$21,887

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

100%

78%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$22,000

$5,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$9,500

$4,400

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Acceptance Rate

38%

91%

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SAT Reading

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500

SAT Math

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510

ACT Composite

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Source: 2021 (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 schools are St Vincent's College often compared to?

St Vincent's Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Connecticut Community College by visitors of our site.

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 91%. St Vincent's College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.

What is St Vincent's College's ranking?

St Vincent's College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Lowest acceptance rates, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.

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