Accolades
Best of the Best
Phi Beta Kappa Institution
Saint Michael’s is one of just 286 colleges and universities nationwide with Phi Beta Kappa chapters. St. Mike’s 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’s College is regularly featured in the and in 2025, Saint Michael’s was once again named one of the top , and one of the by the Princeton Review.
U.S. News Rankings
According to U.S. News in its 2025 Best College Rankings, Saint Michael’s 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
ÉÙÅ®¸£Àû earned a top-three ranking Academic Success Rate in NCAA Division II in student-athlete graduation rate for the 12th straight year.
“There is something special to St. Mike’s which is hard to put into words… Saint Michael’s teaches students to go out into the world and work to make it a better place.â€
A Commitment to Engagement
Top Fulbright Producer
In 2023-2024, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized Saint Michael’s College for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the for the second time.
Social Justice Award
Saint Michael’s College has been awarded a 2024 Social Justice AwardÌý´Ú°ù´Ç³¾Ìý, 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’s College received an 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’s 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’s College was named a Hidden Gem Colleges in New EnglandÌý²¹²Ô»å a NCAA Division II (D2) Hidden Gem by College Raptor.
A Top Value
Saint Michael’s College has been recognized as one of Money magazine’s 2023 Best Colleges based on quality, affordability and student outcomes.
Best for Business and Liberal Arts
Saint Michael’s College was Ìý²¹²Ô»å in the rankings by Niche, a popular college ranking website. Saint Michael’s was also named .
Accreditation
Saint Michael’s College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE); our Education Department is accredited by ROPA.