Vermont State University
PublicRandolph, VT
Vermont State University, in Randolph, VT, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,590 students. Vermont State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 82%. Among reported majors, Construction Management shows the strongest outcomes -- $88,301/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,344 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Vermont State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
New England Tuition Break
Residents of the other New England states get a reduced out-of-state rate in approved majors. Which majors qualify depends on your home state.
Where do you stand against Vermont State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Vermont State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vermont State University's acceptance rate?
Vermont State University in Randolph, VT admits approximately 82% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Vermont State University cost?
Vermont State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,988 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Vermont State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Vermont State University takes part in the New England Tuition Break, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Vermont State University?
For 2024-25, Vermont State University's published tuition and required fees were $22,296 for out-of-state students and $11,952 for in-state students -- $10,344 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Vermont State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Vermont State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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