Campus Vibe
Health sciencesRural
Known for health sciences
Vermont State University is a public institution in Randolph with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 3.6K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,331 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,865.
Established
2023
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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83%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
3,567Students
9:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$50,331Earnings 10yr
$20,865Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Vermont State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$11,400
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,408
Room & Board$12,898
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$30,074
Average Net Price$20,865
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$16,958
$30–48K$16,623
$48–75K$19,809
$75–110K$24,115
$110K+$26,240
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,865
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
21
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (142)
Student Body
Undergrads
3,567
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
Race & Ethnicity
White 78%
Black 4%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate48.9%
Freshman Retention66.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$41,340
8 Years$48,541
10 Years$50,331
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$43,400
Men
$48,100
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Knights
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
134 mi(232 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
234 mi(406 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
305 mi(529 min)