Montpelier, Vermont Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Montpelier, Vermont: median public in-state tuition $6,920 (+25.5% vs national median) median graduate debt $10,491 (-20.9% vs U.S.) 2,841 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 2,841 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $6,920 (+25.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $13,696 (+37.4% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $10,491 (-20.9% vs U.S. $13,271)

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Montpelier serve students across Vermont with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 2,841 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $6,920. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Montpelier, Vermont and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Montpelier vs Vermont & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Montpelier, Vermont$6,920$13,696$10,491N/A2,841
Vermont (state median)N/AN/A$20,95162.0%28,653
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Montpelier, Vermont vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Montpelier, VermontN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Vermont (state median)$61,31728.7%81.7%2.3%—86.7%0.38
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Vermont (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Montpelier, Vermont$6,920$13,696$10,491N/A2,841N/AN/A
Burlington$33,454$27,602$23,88271.9%14,495$60,42928.3%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

In-state tuition: Montpelier, Vermont vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Montpelier, Vermont median in-state tuition is $6,920, +25.5% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Montpelier, Vermont vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Montpelier, Vermont is $10,491 (-20.9% vs U.S. median $13,271).

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Montpelier, Vermont median public in-state tuition is $6,920, about +25.5% vs the national median.

Median graduate debt is $10,491 (-20.9% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Montpelier?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Montpelier, Vermont with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Montpelier?

Median in-state tuition in Montpelier is $6,920 and median net price is $13,696. For Vermont overall, medians are N/A and N/A; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Montpelier?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Montpelier is N/A vs $61,317 for Vermont and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Montpelier colleges?

Median completer debt in Montpelier is $10,491 vs $20,951 for Vermont and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Montpelier?

Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Montpelier, Vermont, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.

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