Accolades
Best of the Best
Phi Beta Kappa Institution
Saint Michael鈥檚 is one of just 286 colleges and universities nationwide with Phi Beta Kappa chapters. St. Mike鈥檚 is one of only 20 national Catholic colleges that is part of the elite group and one of four in New England.
The Princeton Review
Saint Michael鈥檚 College is regularly featured in the聽听补苍诲 in 2024, Saint Michael鈥檚 was once again named one of the聽, one of the聽, and one of the聽聽by the Princeton Review, as well at the聽.
U.S. News Rankings
According to U.S. News in its 2025 Best College Rankings, Saint Michael鈥檚 College is ranked 122nd nationwide for National Liberal Arts Colleges and is one of the top schools in Top Performers on Social Mobility rankings.
Third in Nation in NCAA Division II Academic Success Rate
少女福利 earned a top-three ranking Academic Success Rate in NCAA Division II in student-athlete graduation rate for the 12th straight year.
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A Commitment to Engagement
Top Fulbright Producer
In 2023-2024, the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized聽Saint Michael鈥檚 College for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the聽 for the second time.
Social Justice Award
Saint Michael鈥檚 College has been awarded a 2024 Social Justice Award听蹿谤辞尘听, an organization that aims to create a meaningful lens for school counselors and community-based organization professionals to identify student-centered colleges and universities.
Open Doors Seal of Excellence
In 2024, Saint Michael鈥檚 College received an聽Open Doors Seal of Excellence in recognition of its 75 years of continuous participation in the Open Doors survey. Since its inception in 1949, the Open Doors report has been the gold standard for tracking trends in international educational exchange.
Burlington, VT a Top College Town
Travel + Leisure named Burlington, VT as one of America鈥檚 Best College Towns in the country. With their Knightcard, students ride free on public transportation and can be downtown in a matter of minutes.
A Hidden Gem
Saint Michael鈥檚 College was named a Hidden Gem Colleges in New England听补苍诲 a聽NCAA Division II (D2) Hidden Gem聽by College Raptor.
A Top Value
Saint Michael鈥檚 College has been recognized as one of Money magazine鈥檚 2023 Best Colleges based on quality, affordability and student outcomes.
Best for Business and Liberal Arts
Saint Michael鈥檚 College was聽听补苍诲 in the rankings by Niche, a popular college ranking website. Saint Michael鈥檚 was also named .
Accreditation
Saint Michael鈥檚 College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE); our Education Department is accredited by ROPA.