Vermont State University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,344
    3.61% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $18,442
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    81.7%
    3,529 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,093
    57.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    43.5%
    386 Graduates

    About

    Vermont State University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, VT. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vermont State University were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (163 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (12 degrees), and Small Business Administration & Management (2 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,359 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vermont State University. 65.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,116 degrees), 24.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Vermont State University is $10,344, which is $−251 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Vermont State University is $10,344, which is $251 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,442.

    In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending Vermont State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,344
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Vermont State University was $10,344. The cost of tuition at Vermont State University is $−251 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $18,442
    2024 Value
    13.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Vermont State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,442. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Vermont State University grew by 13.2%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,112
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Vermont State University was of $13,112 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.71% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 37.5% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    76%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    76% of undergraduate students at Vermont State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.8% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Vermont State University received 3,529 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.7% annual growth. Out of those 3,529 applicants, 2,882 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 5,093 students enrolled at Vermont State University in 2024.

    Vermont State University has an overall enrollment yield of 23%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    81.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,882
    Accepted Out of 3,529

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Vermont State University was 81.7% (2,882 admissions from 3,529 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 12.7%, while admissions grew by 10.6%.

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    Enrollment

    Vermont State University had a total enrollment of 5,093 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Vermont State University is 2,950 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,143. This means that 57.9% of students enrolled at Vermont State University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Vermont State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.2% White, 4.73% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Black or African American, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.67% Asian, 0.412% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0589% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Vermont State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.7%), followed by White Male (35.3%) and Black or African American Male (3.04%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.7%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.66%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    57.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Vermont State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,093 students. The full-time enrollment at Vermont State University is 2,950 and the part-time enrollment is 2,143. This means that 57.9% of students enrolled at Vermont State University are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    68%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Vermont State University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Vermont State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,133 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      241 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      209 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Vermont State University is 81.2% White, 4.73% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Black or African American, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.67% Asian, 0.412% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0589% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 151 students (2.96%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 425 more women than men received degrees from Vermont State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vermont State University is white (1,116 degrees awarded). There were 24.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vermont State University is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (163 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (12 degrees) and Small Business Administration & Management (2 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vermont State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (55 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vermont State University are Registered nurses (1,568,977 people), Other managers (254,030 people), Medical & health services managers (216,085 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (209,446 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (177,232 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vermont State University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (55 degrees), Health (560 degrees), and Psychology (90 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vermont State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Vermont State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (55 degrees), Health (560 degrees), and Psychology (90 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vermont State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,850,956 people), Elementary & secondary schools (708,877 people), Outpatient care centers (488,850 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (380,470 people), and Offices of physicians (260,720 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vermont State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (55 degrees), Health (560 degrees), and Psychology (90 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vermont State University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      163 degrees awarded
    2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Small Business Administration & Management
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vermont State University was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 163 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    467
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    892
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 467 degrees were awarded to men at Vermont State University, which is 0.524 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (892).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Vermont State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.54 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 228 degrees were awarded to men at Vermont State University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.5 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    29%
    100% Completion Time
    33%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 29% of students graduating from Vermont State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,116 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      46 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      43 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Vermont State University is white (1,116 degrees awarded). There were 24.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

    3.53% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      744 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      743 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      406 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vermont State University is white female (744 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (743 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vermont State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 95 employees, Service, with 92 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $12.5M
    Instructional Salaries
    180
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Vermont State University paid a total of $12.5M to 180 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vermont State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 95 employees, Service with 92 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees.

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