Castleton University

4-years Public College In Castleton, VT

Castleton University (referred to as Castleton) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Castleton, VT. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Castleton University is $13,078 for Vermont residents and $30,046 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,363 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Castleton University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$13,078 (Vermont Residents) $30,046 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate80.51%
Student Population2,363
Test Scores1,095 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate54%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Castleton University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (7/1/1960 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Castleton University is $13,078 for Vermont residents and $30,046 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Castleton University is $12,240 for academic year 2021-2022. Castleton University offers the alternative tuition plans. 87 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $12,620 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Castleton University is 80.51% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.83%. The average SAT score is 1,095 and the average ACT score is 24. Castleton University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,363 students are attending at Castleton University (1,728 undergraduate students). There are 79 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 125 part-time faculty working for Castleton University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 230 (full-time) and 172 (part-time). The graduation rate at Castleton University is 54% and transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 66% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Castleton University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Castleton University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Castleton University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Castleton University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
Castleton University Mission Statement
Castleton, the 18th oldest institution of higher education in the United States, emphasizes undergraduate liberal arts and professional education while also offering selected graduate programs.The College is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of students through excellence in teaching, close student-faculty interaction, numerous opportunities for outside-the-classroom learning, and an active and supportive campus community. Castleton strives to learn, use, and teach sustainable practices. The College prepares its graduates for meaningful careers; further academic pursuits; and engaged, environmentally responsible citizenship.As a member of the Vermont State Colleges, Castleton is committed to supporting and improving the region's communities, schools, organizations, businesses, and environment.