Vermont State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,590 students.
About This School
Vermont State University is a public institution located in Randolph, Vermont with approximately 3,590 undergraduate students enrolled. Vermont State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,212 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $45,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Vermont State University is a public university in Vermont.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $11,000 median debt at graduation is genuinely low and a real selling point, but a 49% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest a significant number of students either struggle to finish or decide to leave — worth asking hard questions about academic support before enrolling. At $20,865 average net price and median earnings of $45,900 a decade out, the financial math is manageable, but outcomes depend heavily on whether you actually complete the degree. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Vermont campus and have a clear plan, but don't assume the path to graduation will be automatic.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,590 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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