Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Castleton, Vermont |
| Online | castleton.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Castleton State College (now Castleton University) is located in the small town of Castleton in western Vermont's Lakes Region, approximately 15 miles west of Rutland. The institution, established in 1787, stands as Vermont's first institution of higher education and operates from a traditional New England campus featuring a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities. The university offers undergraduate programs across liberal arts, education, health sciences, and business, with particularly strong offerings in nursing and athletic training. Students typically reside in one of six residence halls on the 165-acre main campus, which includes the Castleton Historic District. As a member of NCAA Division III, Castleton's Spartans compete in the Little East Conference, with ice hockey teams participating in the New England Hockey Conference.
Rankings
Rankings for Castleton State College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1046 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#448 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Vermont
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Vermont
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Vermont
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Annual Cost to Attend
Vermont Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,246 |
| Room and Board | $12,404 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,404 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,886 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,246 |
| Room and Board | $12,404 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,404 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,854 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230834 IPEDS survey data for Castleton State College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025