Does Vermont College of Fine Arts offer self-guided or virtual tours?

Yes — Vermont College of Fine Arts offers a virtual tour (https://www.vcfa.edu/visit).

What is the nearest airport to Vermont College of Fine Arts?

The nearest major airport is Burlington (BTV), about 33 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Vermont College of Fine Arts?

Hotels near campus include Check nearby accommodations. See the visit-planning section on this page for details.

Vermont College of Fine Arts Campus Tours & Visits — Montpelier, VT

Private town college in Montpelier

Vermont College of Fine Arts is a private town institution in Montpelier, Vermont. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established

1834

Type

Affiliated College

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Acceptance

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SAT Avg

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Undergrads

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Student : Faculty

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Grad Rate (4yr)

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Earnings 10yr

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Vermont College of Fine Arts traces its roots to the Newbury Seminary, which first opened in Newbury, Vermont in 1834.
•Hinman who later became the first president of Northwestern University.
•After existing in several forms including a Wesleyan Seminary and a Methodist Seminary, using the name Montpelier Seminary, it became Vermont Junior College in 1941.

Source: Wikipedia

Notable Alumni

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Roxane Gay

Bestselling author and cultural critic

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Linda McCartney

Photographer and musician

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Lola Van Wagenen

Historian and environmentalist

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Alison Hawthorne Deming

Award-winning poet and essayist

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Tim Seibles

National Book Award finalist for poetry

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Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Direct Application

Regular Decision

Rolling

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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Vermont College of Fine Arts Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

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Interview (recommended)Optional

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Transfer Admission

International Students

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Academics

Low-residency model (two 10-day residencies per year)

Majors

6

Avg class size

8

Student-faculty ratio

6:1

Programs (6)

Campus Life

Greek Life

Graduate-only institution focused on creative arts

Housing & Residential Life

Available during 10-day residencies

Housing Styles

Residence halls during residenciesLocal housing partnerships

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

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

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

151 mi(262 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

255 mi(442 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

326 mi(565 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BTVBurlington33 mi

MHTManchester-Boston108 mi

PWMPortland Jetport120 mi

Distance to Cities

Albany, NY126 mi

~3h 38m drive

Boston, MA151 mi

~4h 22m drive

Hartford, CT172 mi

~4h 58m drive

Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Plan Your Visit

Admission Office

36 College Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 828-8840[email protected]

Virtual Tour →Campus Map →

Nearby Attractions

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Downtown Montpelierwalkable

Vermont's charming capital city with galleries, bookstores, and restaurants

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Vermont State Housewalkable

Historic capitol building with free tours

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Hubbard Parkwalkable

126-acre park with hiking trails and observation tower

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Mad River Valley

Ski resorts and outdoor recreation area