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Randolph, VT · Burlington, VT
| Vermont State University | University of Vermont | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,212/yr | $19,343/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,645/yr | $11,127/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $15,000 | $20,951 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,998/yr | $13,373/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,279/yr | $14,339/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,668/yr | $20,926/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,007/yr | $25,775/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $159/mo | $222/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,618/yr | $13,776/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,618/yr | $15,908/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,320/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,504/yr | $2,648/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,988/yr | $35,649/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,952/yr | $19,058/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,296/yr | $45,502/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 13% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1290–1440 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1374 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 30–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 30–35 · Math 26–31 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,130 | 28,236 |
| Students accepted | 2,605 | 16,947 |
| Students who enrolled | 567 | 2,896 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 35% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 11% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 47% | 79% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $50,331/yr | $62,472/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,188–$74,896 | $39,819–$91,148 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 79% |
| Black students graduating | 19% | 66% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 35% | 72% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,340/yr | $48,164/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 70% |
| Pell students who graduate | 42% | 73% |
| First-gen students who finish | 69% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 67% | 63% |
| Students who transfer out | 21% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,541/yr | $57,451/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 45% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 7% | Natural Resources & Conservation 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 45% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 13% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 4% of degrees | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 4% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $75,160/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $73,068/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 25% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,590 | 11,743 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 985 | 2,200 |
| Average professor pay | $7,714/mo | $10,288/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 77% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $42,873 | $92,817 |
| Setting | Rural (remote) | City (small) |
| Location | Randolph, VT | Burlington, VT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1866 | 1791 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Men | 44% | 37% |
| Women | 56% | 63% |
| White students | 79% | 83% |
| Black students | 5% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 12% |
| Part-time students | 25% | 2.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 28% | 3.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,562/yr | $14,705/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $896.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,027 | 6,734 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,830/yr | $8,786/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,068/yr | $4,568/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Other | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 27 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 797 | 470 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $8.0M |
| Athletics budget | $6.2M | $25.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.1M | $25.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $63,532 | $372,413 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.