School Information

56.0
Total Cost $19,025
Total Enrollment 2,191
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Castleton State College

http://www.castleton.edu
62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, Vermont 05735
(802) 468-5611

Approved by the VSC Board of Trustees, June 6, 2008 Castleton, the 18th oldest institution of higher education in the United States, emphasizes undergraduate liberal arts and professional education while also offering selected graduate programs. The College is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of students through excellence in teaching, close student-faculty interaction, numerous opportunities for outside-the-classroom learning, and an active and supportive campus community. Castleton strives to learn, use, and teach sustainable practices. The College prepares its graduates for meaningful careers; further academic pursuits; and engaged, environmentally responsible citizenship. As a member of the Vermont State Colleges, Castleton ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Castleton State College, 86.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 52.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,919), and 73% receive loans ($6,581 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,809.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Castleton State College is $13,623 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Castleton State College Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,820
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $18,060
Tuition Graduate in State $9,984
Tuition Graduate Out of State $14,952
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,025
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,265
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,368 people applied to Castleton State College. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 75.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (31.0% male and 30.0% female)

Of the 2,008 undergraduate students at Castleton State College, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (90.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 82.0% of the 183 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     58.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     70.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     23.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     38.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     47.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline April 1st
Admissions Office Phone 800-639-8521
Admissions Office Email info@castleton.edu
Admissions Office Address 62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, Vermont 05735
Admissions Transfer URL www.castleton.edu/admissions/transfers.html
Admissions Website http://www.csc.vsc.edu/admissions/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Castleton State College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Castleton State College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 520
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Castleton State College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 13
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 3 72
Accounting 11
Business Administration and Management, General 31
Business/Commerce, General 3
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 1
Management Information Systems, General 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 25
Communication, journalism, and related programs 1 21
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 1
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
Journalism 1
Mass Communication/Media Studies 12
Public Relations/Image Management 4
Education 10 8 5
Curriculum and Instruction 3
Education, General 10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8
Reading Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 1
English language and literature/letters 7
American Literature (United States) 6
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 34 17
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 17
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 34
History 15
History, General 15
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7
General Studies 7
Mathematics and statistics 12
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 1
Mathematics, General 11
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 30
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 25
Natural Sciences 5
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Science 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 34
Health and Physical Education, General 1
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 24
Physical sciences 4
Geology/Earth Science, General 4
Psychology 22
Developmental and Child Psychology 8
Forensic Psychology 9
Psychology, General 5
Public administration and social service professions 7
Social Work 7
Security and protective services 2 14
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 14
Social sciences 17
Social Sciences, General 8
Social Sciences, Other 1
Sociology 8
Visual and performing arts 29
Art/Art Studies, General 18
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 7
Music, General 4
 
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