School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office Seminary Street Castleton, VT 05735 (802) 468-1213 (800) 639-8521 Fax: (802) 468-1476 [email protected] Contact: Maurice Ouimet Director of Admissions |
Main Address 62 Alumni Drive Castleton, VT 05735 (802) 468-5611 www.castleton.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,953 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 463 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,891 Graduate enrollment: 136 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 68% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 71% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Digital Communications/Multimedia B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature American Literature B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry A Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A,B Social Sciences Criminology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Castleton University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (802) 468-5611 |
| Website: | www.castleton.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/ |
| Address: | 62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, VT 05735 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,399 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 51% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,125 (89% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $12,470 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,150 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,439 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Castleton University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Castleton University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 6 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 4 | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 4 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 1 | 6 | 59 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Castleton University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,470 |
| Out-of-state | $29,150 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,862 |
| Out-of-state | $11,862 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 419 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 399 | 94% | $10,439 |
| Student loan aid | 328 | 78% | $9,458 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,519 | 80% | $9,529 |
| Federal student loans | 1,298 | 69% | $6,483 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Castleton University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Castleton University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,171 | 1,112 | 1,059 | Percent admitted | 100% | 81% | 86% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 18% | 19% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Castleton University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,399 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,988 |
| Graduate enrollment | 411 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Castleton University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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