Castleton, the 18th oldest institution of higher education in America, emphasizes undergraduate liberal arts and professional education while also offering selected graduate programs.
The College is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of students through excellence in teaching, close student-faculty interaction, numerous opportunities for outside-the-classroom learning, and an active and supportive campus community. Castleton prepares its graduates for meaningful careers, further academic pursuits, and productive citizenship.
As a member of the Vermont State Colleges, Castleton extends its resources to the community and supports efforts to improve the region's institutions, organizations, and businesses.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
430
530
SAT Math
430
530
SAT Writing
420
510
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$7,204
$6,828
$7,244
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$13,804
$14,556
$15,428
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Room and board (on campus)
$6,674
$6,942
$7,220
Room and board (off campus)
$9,550
$9,658
$9,770
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (802) 468-1286
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 86%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $2,861
State/Local Grants: $1,573
Institutional Grants: $2,510
Student Loans: $4,510
