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Goddard College

Plainfield, Vermont 05667-9432

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Highly selective — close-knit campus

Goddard College is a private rural institution in Plainfield, Vermont. Admission is competitive.

A small campus of 113 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $25,552 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,152.

20%Acceptance
SAT Avg
113Students
7:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$25,552Earnings 10yr
$30,152Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Goddard College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate19.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

19.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,568
Room & Board$2,100
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$36,263
Average Net Price$30,152
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,429
$110K+$35,596

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,152

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (17)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
113
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 8%
Hispanic 4%
Two+ 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.0%
Freshman Retention100.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,102
8 Years$37,532
10 Years$25,552

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from VT state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
150 mi(260 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
259 mi(449 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
330 mi(572 min)

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