PrivateRuralGoddard College
Plainfield, Vermont 05667-9432
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Goddard College began in 1863 in Barre, Vermont, northeast of Middlebury as the Green Mountain Central Institute.
- •In 1870, it was renamed Goddard Seminary in honor of Thomas A.
- •Goddard Wikidata (1811–1868) and his wife Mary (1816–1889).
- •Founded by Universalists, Goddard Seminary was originally a four-year preparatory high school, primarily affiliated with Tufts College in eastern Massachusetts.
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
David Mamet
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter
Archie Shepp
Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer
Cara Hoffman
Award-winning novelist
Christine Palm
Connecticut State Representative
David Helvarg
Environmental journalist and activist
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Regular Decision
Rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
31.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Academics
Programs (17)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
100%
Campus Life
Non-traditional low-residency model; focus on individualized learning
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VT state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Goddard College Farmwalkable
Working farm on campus for sustainable agriculture education
Plainfield Villagewalkable
Small Vermont village with local character
Green Mountain National Forest
Vast wilderness area for hiking and outdoor recreation
Montpelier
Vermont's capital city with cultural attractions