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Southern Vermont College (SVC)
- 982 Mansion Drive
- Bennington, VT 05201
- OPEID College Code: 00369300
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- General Phone: (802) 442-5427
- President: Karen Gross
- Website: www.svc.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 410
- College Alias: SVC
- College Mascot: Mountaineers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SVC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 104 | 240 | 344 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 92 (88%) | 224 (93%) | 316 (92%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 35 (38%) | 64 (29%) | 99 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 81 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | 10 | 11% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 500 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 480 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 14 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 13 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 14 | 18 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 83% | 38% | 23% | 79% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,140 | $4,751 | $3,350 | $7,218 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 182 | 200 | 137 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,800 | $15,100 | $14,374 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,800 | $15,100 | $14,374 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,100 | $7,350 | $6,948 |
| Other Expenses | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,100 | $24,650 | $23,522 |
| Out of State | $27,100 | $24,650 | $23,522 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,550 | $15,850 | $15,124 |
| Out of State | $17,550 | $15,850 | $15,124 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $17,550 | $15,850 | $15,124 |
| Out of State | $17,550 | $15,850 | $15,124 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business, Commerce | - | 14 |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Communication, Journalism and Related Programs, Other | - | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| Creative Writing | - | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | - | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Child Development | 1 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Nursing | 15 | 7 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | - | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | 3 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Environmental Studies | - | 4 |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | - | 5 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Human Services | 1 | 1 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | - | - |
| Social Work | - | - |
| Science Technology | ||
| Industrial Radiologic Technology | 12 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 7 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 410 Undergraduate: 410
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 132 Female: 278
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 132 Female: 278
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 337 Part-Time: 73
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 337 Part-Time: 73
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 1% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Black | 25 | 6% |
| Asian | 6 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3% |
| White | 328 | 80% |
| Unknown | 32 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 58 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 137 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 109 | 27% |
| Ages 25-29 | 38 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 20 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 10 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 27 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 5 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 112 | 74 | 38 |
| Faculty Status | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Primarily Instruction | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Other Professionals | 42 | 27 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 5 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,936 (17) | $40,349 (9) | $43,722 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $42,720 (3) | $42,720 (3) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,973 (9) | $39,164 (6) | $41,592 (3) |
| Instructor | $45,000 (5) | - (-) | $45,000 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,936 (17) | $40,349 (9) | $43,722 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $42,720 (3) | $42,720 (3) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,973 (9) | $39,164 (6) | $41,592 (3) |
| Instructor | $45,000 (5) | - (-) | $45,000 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 161 | 83 | 78 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 111 | 60 | 51 |
| Baseball | 14 | 14 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Soccer | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Cross Country | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Other Sports | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,797 | $8,917 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | $1,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Other Sports | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 78% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
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