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Public · Randolph, Vermont

Vermont State University

Rural campus · 3,590 undergraduates · 13 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
82%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$18,212
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
47%
Campus of Vermont State University
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Vermont State University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$14,645
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,998
$48,001 – $75,000
$16,279
$75,001 – $110,000
$20,668
Over $110,000
$24,007

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$25,988
Tuition, in-state
$11,952
Tuition, out-of-state
$22,296
First-years given a grant by the school
87%
Average grant from the school
$4,126
Median debt at graduation
$15,000
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New England Tuition Break. Students from 5 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 175% of in-state tuition. Only for approved majors, which depend on your home state. Check the school's list before counting on it. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
67%

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Vermont State University athletics

Other, 11 women's and 13 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–82
Basketball4468
Cross country721
Field hockey27–
Football–102
Golf–17
Ice hockey2628
Lacrosse3035
Skiing916
Soccer7184
Softball41–
Tennis1821
Track & field3432
Volleyball339
Wrestling–62

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Health professions
45%
Business & marketing
12%
Parks, recreation & fitness
7%
Psychology
4%
Education
4%
Visual & performing arts
3%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
47%
First-year retention
67%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$50,331
Median debt at graduation
$15,000
Students with a Pell grant
34%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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