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Vermont State University

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Randolph, Vermont 05061

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division III

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83%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,567Students
9:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$50,331Earnings 10yr
$20,865Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common ApplicationVermont State Application

Early Action

12-01

Regular Decision

Rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

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

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

45.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-2.6%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
55
Avg class size
18
Student-faculty ratio
14:1

Programs (142)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Below Average

Campus Life

Division IIINorth Atlantic ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

Guaranteed for first-year students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-style housingApartment-style housing

Dining

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
10 Years$50,331

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Knights

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Castleton University was chartered as a grammar school in 1787, making it the oldest Vermont State University campus.
  • Beginning in 1977, the Vermont State Colleges adopted a more centralized model, with its trustees overseeing the operations of all its constituent schools.
  • Interim President Mike Smith announced an initiative in September 2023 to "examine our list of academic offerings" and consider combining or closing additional degree programs.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BTV Burlington46 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston91 mi
ALB Albany102 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA134 mi · ~3h 52m drive
New York, NY234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
Hartford, CT150 mi · ~4h 20m drive
Providence, RI158 mi · ~4h 34m drive
Albany, NY106 mi · ~3h 4m drive
Syracuse, NY188 mi · ~5h 26m drive
Rochester, NY256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Buffalo, NY323 mi · ~9h 20m drive
Philadelphia, PA305 mi · ~8h 49m drive
Pittsburgh, PA449 mi · ~12h 58m drive
Harrisburg, PA335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Newark, NJ235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Trenton, NJ280 mi · ~8h 5m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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Nearby Attractions

Killington Resort

Major ski resort near Castleton campus

Lake Champlain

Scenic lake with recreation opportunities

Green Mountain National Forest

National forest with hiking and outdoor recreation

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

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