by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Saint Michael’s worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Saint Michael’s is ranked #2,736 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Vermont, it ranks #6 of 10 for value.
These Saint Michael’s majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | #199 of 249 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | #309 of 371 |
| Environment / Natural Resources | #309 of 371 |
| English | #497 of 579 |
| Accounting / Finance | #614 of 693 |
| Accounting | #614 of 693 |
| Biology Studies | #917 of 1,050 |
| General Biology | #920 of 1,055 |
| Biology | #920 of 1,055 |
| General Psychology | #943 of 1,068 |
Below is the detailed Saint Michael’s value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Saint Michael’s College is ranked #3 out of #10 in Vermont for quality and #6 out of #10 for Vermont value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Saint Michael’s financial aid page to be sure.
Saint Michael’s College is ranked #2,736 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Saint Michael’s College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Saint Michael’s costs about $25,677. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $102,709 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $69,064 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,239 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,677 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $102,709 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Saint Michael’s net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Saint Michael’s costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Saint Michael’s degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $276,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $102,709 | #2,736 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $100,956 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $276,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $102,709 | #6 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $100,956 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Saint Michael’s shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,855 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,637 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,230 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,761 |
| Over $110K | $34,664 |
About 99% of Saint Michael’s undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $38,033 per year. Get more details on the Saint Michael’s financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Saint Michael’s cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.