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Goddard College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 25%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Plainfield, Vermont, Goddard College is a private, non profit 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 100% indicates that Goddard College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Goddard College 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 6-to-1, Goddard College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Goddard College is 25% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Vermont is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Goddard College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,147

Cost of attendance at Goddard College in 2022 for students from Vermont.

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

Vermont's average $15,242
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,147

Cost of attendance at Goddard College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Vermont's average $32,582
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Goddard College received on average $8,974 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.

$8,974
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 67% $4,740 $18,958
Other Federal Grant 4 67% $8,224 $32,896
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 50% $1,000 $3,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 67% $8,974 $35,896

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Goddard College 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 Goddard College students is 50.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.0%.

50.0%

  • unknown 100.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Goddard College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Goddard College 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

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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

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