Castleton University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,100
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Castleton, Vermont, Castleton University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Castleton University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Castleton University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Castleton University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Castleton University is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Vermont is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Castleton University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,078

Cost of attendance at Castleton University in 2022 for students from Vermont.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Vermont's average	$15,242
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,046

Cost of attendance at Castleton University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Vermont's average	$32,582
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Castleton University received on average $13,124 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,124

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	118	40%	$4,464	$526,808
Other Federal Grant	128	43%	$5,188	$664,015
State Grant/Scholarships	65	22%	$1,983	$128,886
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	287	97%	$10,499	$3,013,177
Total Grant & Scholarships	290	98%	$13,124	$3,806,078

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Castleton University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Castleton University students is 55.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.9%.

55.1%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 42.9% 6 students
white 56.6% 210 students
unknown 42.1% 8 students
hispanic 66.7% 2 students
International Students 44.4% 8 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football Eastern Collegiate Football Conference
Baseball North Atlantic Conference
Basketball North Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country North Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Castleton University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Castleton University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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