Rooted in our Benedictine values, Saint Vincent College translates 1,500 years of tradition into a thriving modern institution. Immerse yourself in diverse academic disciplines, discover your purpose, and gain the tools you need to make an impact long after graduation.
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Our admission application for fall 2025 is officially open. Explore our website, schedule a visit, and then apply. Become an SVC Bearcat and discover a community where you are part of something bigger.
Open House March 15
Join us for an Open House, 9am-1pm on March 15. Listen to an overview from the Admission team, learn about our majors, clubs, and organizations, take a tour of our beautiful campus, and have lunch in the cafeteria.
Fiddler on the Roof
Join us at 7:30pm on Feb. 20-22 or at 2pm on Feb. 23 at the Carey Performing Arts Center for the Saint Vincent College Players performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Tickets sold at the door.
Next Steps for Accepted Students
Congrats on being accepted to Saint Vincent! Now, it's time to get ready. Register for Become a Bearcat Day, pay your deposit, and learn everything you need to know about becoming a student.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jacob Boros and Dr. Jerome Foss
Two SVC political science professors, Dr. Jacob Boros and Dr. Jerome Foss, contributed chapters to a book honoring their mentor, Dr. David K. Nichols, focusing on topics such as the American flag's symbolism and the intersection of political philosophy with literature.
Student Spotlight: Isabella Jolly
Inspired by her upbringing in New Mexico and personal connection to indigenous cultures, Isabella Jolly, a history major at Saint Vincent College, is researching the portrayal of indigenous people in history classes to improve their representation.
EMBRACE LIFE ON CAMPUS AND BEYOND
A Saint Vincent education goes far beyond the classroom. Here, you'll learn in and around campus while expanding your world. Meanwhile, our connections to the oldest Monastery in the United States ground all of us in the deeper truths that make us human and connect us to a higher purpose.
Fred Rogers Institute
In addition to being one of the most beloved figures in the history of children’s television, Fred Rogers was a close friend of Saint Vincent College. Today, the Fred Rogers Institute carries on his legacy in the Fred Rogers Center, right here on campus.
The Institute is home to one of our honors communities, the Fred Rogers Scholars. It also hosts Incubator 143, a research and development lab for undergraduate and graduate students. Beyond students, you can find the Fred Rogers Archive along with a permanent exhibit of Mr. Rogers’ life and work, while projects like the Educators’ Neighborhood and an annual Conference bring his work and legacy to the broader community.
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Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
Just across the street from campus, the Winnie Palmer Nature reserve allows students to explore nature, take a relaxing walk, or put their environmental education and science learnings into action. The 50-acre reserve is filled with more than two miles of trails, meadows, gardens, an environmental learning barn, the historic Lochry Blockhouse, a pond, and more.
The reserve was first established in honor of Winnie Palmer, the late wife of renowned golfer Arnold Palmer and a strong part of our community. Today, it is a popular spot for not just our students, but members of the local community as well.
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Honors Community
Imagine a scholarly community that values your personal life as much as your academic life. What would happen if, through that approach, six distinct honors programs were integrated into one tightly knit honors community?
Welcome to the Honors Community at Saint Vincent College – an intellectual community of high-achieving students who aim to put their skills to use in the real world. Programs include our Aurelius Scholars, Fred Rogers Scholars, STEP Scholars, Wimmer Scholars, Benedictine Leadership Studies, and Honors Scholars. From an enriched experience to financial assistance, each of them is designed to help our students succeed.
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Beyond Campus
Saint Vincent College is nestled in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature Pennsylvania has to offer. Still lakes, ski resorts, hiking trails, and state parks are just a short drive away from campus and a regular destination for College-led student trips.
Our neighboring city is Latrobe, the birthplace of both professional football and the banana split. Here, you’ll find restaurants, boutique stores, and coffee shops. A few minutes west, the city of Greensburg has even more shopping opportunities and eateries and of course, the bustling city of Pittsburgh is less than an hour’s drive away.

Global Experiences
Make your college education a springboard to exploring the world. Every year, nearly 100 students study abroad in more than 10 global locations. You can also take credit-eligible courses with professors that incorporate learning outcomes directly into guided study abroad trips such as Benedictine Mission Trips to Senegal, literary travel to Ireland, and leadership experiences in Portugal.
Our partnerships with faith-based communities worldwide can broaden your horizon during study abroad and international service trips. Immerse yourself in another culture while fostering meaningful connections to explore not only what is unique about other cultures, but also what is universal about our human experience.

Saint Vincent Archabbey
Saint Vincent College and Monastery were founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, a German monk striving to educate immigrants in the region. Today, Saint Vincent Archabbey has grown to become one of the largest monasteries in the world, and its impact is still felt every day by the college it sponsors.
Benedictine monks teach as professors and work in in offices across campus, from our president Father Paul Taylor to our director of Campus Ministry Father Maximilian Maxwell. They embody Benedictine values like community, humility, and love of Christ and neighbor that drove Boniface Wimmer on his mission to America.
Learn more
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In addition to being one of the most beloved figures in the history of children’s television, Fred Rogers was a close friend of Saint Vincent College. Today, the Fred Rogers Institute carries on his legacy in the Fred Rogers Center, right here on campus.
The Institute is home to one of our honors communities, the Fred Rogers Scholars. It also hosts Incubator 143, a research and development lab for undergraduate and graduate students. Beyond students, you can find the Fred Rogers Archive along with a permanent exhibit of Mr. Rogers’ life and work, while projects like the Educators’ Neighborhood and an annual Conference bring his work and legacy to the broader community.
Learn more -
Just across the street from campus, the Winnie Palmer Nature reserve allows students to explore nature, take a relaxing walk, or put their environmental education and science learnings into action. The 50-acre reserve is filled with more than two miles of trails, meadows, gardens, an environmental learning barn, the historic Lochry Blockhouse, a pond, and more.
The reserve was first established in honor of Winnie Palmer, the late wife of renowned golfer Arnold Palmer and a strong part of our community. Today, it is a popular spot for not just our students, but members of the local community as well.
Learn more -
Imagine a scholarly community that values your personal life as much as your academic life. What would happen if, through that approach, six distinct honors programs were integrated into one tightly knit honors community?
Welcome to the Honors Community at Saint Vincent College – an intellectual community of high-achieving students who aim to put their skills to use in the real world. Programs include our Aurelius Scholars, Fred Rogers Scholars, STEP Scholars, Wimmer Scholars, Benedictine Leadership Studies, and Honors Scholars. From an enriched experience to financial assistance, each of them is designed to help our students succeed.
Learn More -
Saint Vincent College is nestled in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature Pennsylvania has to offer. Still lakes, ski resorts, hiking trails, and state parks are just a short drive away from campus and a regular destination for College-led student trips.
Our neighboring city is Latrobe, the birthplace of both professional football and the banana split. Here, you’ll find restaurants, boutique stores, and coffee shops. A few minutes west, the city of Greensburg has even more shopping opportunities and eateries and of course, the bustling city of Pittsburgh is less than an hour’s drive away.
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Make your college education a springboard to exploring the world. Every year, nearly 100 students study abroad in more than 10 global locations. You can also take credit-eligible courses with professors that incorporate learning outcomes directly into guided study abroad trips such as Benedictine Mission Trips to Senegal, literary travel to Ireland, and leadership experiences in Portugal.
Our partnerships with faith-based communities worldwide can broaden your horizon during study abroad and international service trips. Immerse yourself in another culture while fostering meaningful connections to explore not only what is unique about other cultures, but also what is universal about our human experience.
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Saint Vincent College and Monastery were founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, a German monk striving to educate immigrants in the region. Today, Saint Vincent Archabbey has grown to become one of the largest monasteries in the world, and its impact is still felt every day by the college it sponsors.
Benedictine monks teach as professors and work in in offices across campus, from our president Father Paul Taylor to our director of Campus Ministry Father Maximilian Maxwell. They embody Benedictine values like community, humility, and love of Christ and neighbor that drove Boniface Wimmer on his mission to America.
Learn more
EXPLORE CAMPUS
News and Events

Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Saint Vincent College announced that over 600 students made the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester, requiring a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The list...

Saint Vincent College welcomes Connie Dyer as vice president for finance and treasurer
Saint Vincent College has appointed Connie Dyer as the new vice president for finance and treasurer, effective March 3. With over 15 years of...

Saint Vincent College celebrates 2025 Wimmer Scholarship recipients
Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, has awarded five scholarships totaling over $879,000 to exceptional students through its 44th annual Wimmer...
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Feb 20Fiddler on the Roof Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Rd Latrobe, PA 15650 February 20, 2025 - February 23, 2025 Join us at 7:30pm on Feb. 20-22 or at 2pm on Feb. 23 at the Carey Performing Arts Center for the Saint Vincent College Players performance of...
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Mar 15Admission Open House Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Rd Latrobe, PA 15650 9:00 AM Join us for an Open House, Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. You'll listen to an overview from the Admission team and spend...
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Mar 22Artificial Intelligence Conference 9:00 AM Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way that business is done. At a surface level, tools like ChatGPT have changed the way that...