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Vermont State University

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT · Rural · 3,590 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$18,212
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$50,331
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
82%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Vermont State University’s Randolph campus is highly regarded for its immersive, career-focused education, offering premier programs in engineering technology, nursing, veterinary technology, and agricultural sciences. The student experience here is defined by a tight-knit, collaborative, and outdoorsy culture, where practical-minded students thrive in a supportive, active community nestled in the scenic Green Mountains. Setting the Randolph campus apart is its exceptional emphasis on experiential learning, highlighted by an active 500-acre working farm that serves as a living laboratory and an outstanding history of near-perfect career placement for its graduates.

Wikipedia:Vermont State University is a public university in Vermont.

Location
Randolph, VT, 05061 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
BTV · Burlington VT
46 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$11,952$22,296
Housing & food (on campus)$13,618$13,618
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,988$45,830
Average net price$18,212Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,296
In-state: $11,952
Housing & food (on campus)$13,618
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$45,830
In-state: $25,988
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $18,212
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: vermontstate.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Vermont State University’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$22,152
Fees$1,704
Housing$8,682
Food$5,782
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$3,600
Transportation$2,910
Total of the above$45,830
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,645
$30–48k
$12,998
$48–75k
$16,279
$75–110k
$20,668
$110k+
$24,007
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
68%
Transferred
23%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
53% graduated · 25% transferred · 22% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,340
10 yrs after entry$50,331
Debt
Median at graduation$15,000
Monthly payment$159
Middle 50% owe$7.1k–$20k
90th percentile$27,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$42,873
Independent
44%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
25%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
4 schools, 3 NCAAlll, one with football, 1 USCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Skiing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,340
After 10 yrs
$50,331
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing90
Business Administration, Management and Operations65
Psychology, General55
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness50
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods30
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities27
Biology, General24
Accounting and Related Services20
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems19
Criminal Justice and Corrections18
Social Work18
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions15
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs15
Fine and Studio Arts14
Music14
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other13
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,714/mo
Teaching spend
$14,562
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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