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Private town college in Montpelier
Vermont College of Fine Arts is a private town institution in Montpelier, Vermont. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
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News & Alerts
Vermont College of Fine Arts Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Regular Decision
Rolling
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (6)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Graduate-only institution focused on creative arts
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Notable Alumni
Roxane Gay
Bestselling author and cultural critic
Linda McCartney
Photographer and musician
Lola Van Wagenen
Historian and environmentalist
Alison Hawthorne Deming
Award-winning poet and essayist
Tim Seibles
National Book Award finalist for poetry
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Vermont College of Fine Arts traces its roots to the Newbury Seminary, which first opened in Newbury, Vermont in 1834.
- •Hinman who later became the first president of Northwestern University.
- •After existing in several forms including a Wesleyan Seminary and a Methodist Seminary, using the name Montpelier Seminary, it became Vermont Junior College in 1941.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Transit Scores
Local Economy
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Suggested Itinerary
Nearby Hotels
Airport Transit
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Montpelierwalkable
Vermont's charming capital city with galleries, bookstores, and restaurants
Vermont State Housewalkable
Historic capitol building with free tours
Hubbard Parkwalkable
126-acre park with hiking trails and observation tower
Mad River Valley
Ski resorts and outdoor recreation area
Transfer Admission
International Students
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