PublicRuralVermont State University
VT Tech VTC
Randolph, Vermont 05061
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Knights
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
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
12-01
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
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Academics
Programs (142)
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
67%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
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
Admission Office
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