Grounded in our Catholic Benedictine heritage, Saint Vincent guides students to discover deeper meaning through higher learning. Our rigorous academics and supportive community empower students to live out a greater purpose, both personally and professionally for a lifetime.
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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.
Register for Bearcat Virtual Lounge
If you are thinking about applying to SVC but would like more information about the process or are curious about academic programs and student life, join us on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00pm, for a virtual session with our dean and director of admission to ask your questions before applying.
Bearcat Advantage Program
Saint Vincent is committed to investing in your future. Students from Pennsylvania families who earn less than $60,000 will be eligible for the Bearcat Advantage Program which fully funds tuition with a combination of grants and scholarships.
Homecoming 2024
Saint Vincent invites our alumni to return to campus this October4-6 for Homecoming and Fall Family Weekend. Celebrate with us at Mass, the SVC football game, class reunions, and various festivities. Come and show your Bearcat spirit
Student Spotlight: Natalie Homison, C'25
Natalie applies the principles of community and hospitality in two internships, one on SVC’s campus, baking with the monks, and one in downtown Latrobe, collecting property data for real estate development in town.
Alumni Spotlight: Chelsea Bayko, C'11
Dr. Chelsea Bayko, C’11, began as an elementary school teacher, but after a few more degrees and a promotion or two, has become the principal of Rocky Ridge Elementary school in Birmingham, Alabama and is committed to developing leadership skills in young teachers with administrative potential.
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.
Learn moreWinnie 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.
Learn moreHonors 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.
Learn MoreBeyond 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.
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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
News and Events
Four Saint Vincent College degree programs ranked No. 1 in the state by College Raptor
Four undergraduate degree programs at Saint Vincent College are rated the best in Pennsylvania for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to College Raptor, an online college...
Saint Vincent College hires seven faculty for 2024-25 academic year
LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College is pleased to announce the hiring of seven faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year.
Saint Vincent College earns spot on Money’s Best Colleges in America 2024 list
LATROBE, PA – For the second year in a row, Saint Vincent College has earned high marks on Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America list.
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Sep 18Saint Vincent Blood Drive 11:00 AM Donate blood and receive a spooktacular T-shirt that doubles as a ready-made Halloween costume! Schedule an appointment to donate.
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Oct 19Admission Open House 8:30 AM You'll listen to an overview from the Admission team interact with students and faculty, take a tour of our beautiful campus and...