Randolph, Vermont · Public ·Rural

Vermont State University

Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 56% value

81.7% Acceptance $18,212 Avg net price 47.2% Graduate $50,331 Median earnings 3,590 Students

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At a glance

Basics

Type: Public
Setting: Rural
Enrollment: 3,590 students
Women / Men: 56.2% / 43.8%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 81.7%

Cost

Avg net price: $18,212
Sticker price: $25,988
Tuition (in-state): $11,952
Tuition (out-of-state): $22,296

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 47.2%
Retention rate: 67.8%
Median earnings (10y): $50,331
Median debt: $15,000 (~$163/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants: 34.1%
Take federal loans: 58%

All majors at Vermont State University

95 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major	Program signal
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	13.6%
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	11.3%
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	5.2%
Psychology, General	4.5%
Business Administration, Management and Operations	4.4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	3.8%
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	3.8%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	2.4%
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	2.2%
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	2.1%
Biology, General	1.9%
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	1.9%
Accounting and Related Services	1.6%
Education, General	1.5%
Computer Engineering	1.5%
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems	1.5%
Criminal Justice and Corrections	1.4%
Social Work	1.4%
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	1.3%
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	1.2%
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	1.1%
Fine and Studio Arts	1.1%
Music	1.1%
Mathematics	1.0%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	1.0%
Outdoor Education	1.0%
Construction Management	1.0%
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	1.0%
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	1.0%
Design and Applied Arts	1.0%
Computer and Information Sciences, General	0.9%
History	0.9%
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	0.8%
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	0.8%
Computer Systems Analysis	0.7%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	0.7%
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences	0.7%
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology	0.7%
Sociology	0.7%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	0.7%
Marketing	0.7%
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	0.6%
Communication and Media Studies	0.6%
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	0.6%
Visual and Performing Arts, General	0.6%
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	0.6%
Journalism	0.6%
Special Education and Teaching	0.6%
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	0.6%
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	0.5%
Political Science and Government	0.5%
Business/Commerce, General	0.5%
English Language and Literature, General	0.4%
Chemistry	0.4%
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	0.3%
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	0.3%
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other	0.3%
Archeology	0.3%
Air Transportation	0.3%
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	0.3%
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	0.2%
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology	0.2%
Social Sciences, General	0.2%
Anthropology	0.2%
International Relations and National Security Studies	0.2%
Hospitality Administration/Management	0.2%
Agricultural Production Operations	0.2%
Curriculum and Instruction	0.2%
Literature	0.2%
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management	0.2%
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other	0.2%
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management	0.2%
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	0.2%
Agricultural Business and Management	0.1%
Forestry	0.1%
Area Studies	0.1%
Data Processing	0.1%
Computer Software and Media Applications	0.1%
Educational/Instructional Media Design	0.1%
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	0.1%
Statistics	0.1%
Sustainability Studies	0.1%
Philosophy	0.1%
Fire Protection	0.1%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	0.1%
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	Listed
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Listed
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Listed
Communications Technologies/Technicians	Listed
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Listed
Computer Science	Listed
Natural Sciences	Listed
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences	Listed
Security Science and Technology	Listed
Management Information Systems and Services	Listed

Cost & ROI

Is Vermont State University worth it?

Pay $18,212/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $50,331 ten years out — about 2.8× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price: $18,212/yr
Median earnings: $50,331/yr (10y out)
Median debt: $15,000~$163/mo
4-year est. cost: $72,848net of aid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vermont State University's acceptance rate?

Vermont State University admits 81.7% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does Vermont State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,212. The sticker price before any aid is $25,988, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $72,848.

How much debt do Vermont State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Vermont State University with a median federal student loan balance of $15,000, which works out to about $163 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 58% of students take federal loans.

Is Vermont State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Vermont State University graduates earn a median of $50,331 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.8× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Vermont State University a value grade of C.

What is the graduation rate at Vermont State University?

47.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Vermont State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 67.8%.

What are the most popular majors at Vermont State University?

95 programs are listed in federal data; 85 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Vermont State University is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (13.6%), followed by Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (11.3%).

What percent of Vermont State University students receive financial aid?

34.1% of Vermont State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 58% take federal student loans.

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