St. Vincent's College (Conn.)

Originally founded in 1905 as St. Vincent's School of Nursing by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Vincent's College is recognized today as a leader in quality health science education. The College is strongly committed to serving the health care needs of the community by offering a wide range of educational programs to a diverse student population. Graduates are highly sought after by employers in a variety of practice settings throu

ghout the region. The campus is conveniently located in Fairfield County, easily accessible from I-95 and the Merritt Parkway.

Here are some quick facts based on an analysis of the Total Student Body at St. Vincent's College for Fall 2009:

STUDENTS:

• Number of Students: 531 (14.1% Full-Time, 85.9% Part-Time)
• Average Age: 28
• Gender: 87.8% Female, 12.2% Male
• Geographical Distribution: A total of 211 students (49%) live in the Greater Bridgeport area (Bridgeport, Fairfield, Milford, Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull). The College enrolls students from 50 Connecticut towns and cities, some as far away as Thomaston, Griswold, and Preston. There are also three international students.
• Ethnic Distribution: 72% White, 15% Black, 10% Hispanic, 3% Asian

PROGRAM:

• Affiliation: St. Vincent's College is an affiliate of St. Vincent's Medical Center which provides a wealth of clinical experience for students. Serving Southwestern Connecticut and Westchester County, New York, St. Vincent's Medical Center is a modern, 397-bed acute care hospital offering more than 50 specialty and subspecialty medical and surgical disciplines.
• Accreditation: St. Vincent's College is licensed and accredited by the State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education. The College is authorized to award Associate in Science degrees in Allied Health Fields and General Studies. St. Vincent's College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.