Community College of Vermont Tuition & Completion (2026)
Community College of Vermont is a public community college in Montpelier, Vermont, serving roughly 2,841 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,696 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,920. Student demographics in federal data include White (79.4%) and Two or More Races (4.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,920
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,696 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,841 19.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 19.63%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 48.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,056
- Room & Board: $14,247 annual estimate
Community College of Vermont: what the data shows
Common questions about Community College of Vermont, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Community College of Vermont?
Community College of Vermont is located in Montpelier, VT (ZIP 05602).
Is Community College of Vermont public or private?
Community College of Vermont is a Public institution.
How much does Community College of Vermont cost?
Published tuition: $6,920 in-state, $13,640 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,696.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,373 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,719 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,430 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,658 |
| $110,001+ | $20,373 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,680.
How big is Community College of Vermont?
Total enrollment: 2,841 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,056 students.
About 20% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Vermont?
150%-time completion rate: 19.63%.
First-year retention: 49.0%.
What do graduates of Community College of Vermont earn?
Median earnings: $37,362 six years after entry; $36,234 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,491.
29.50% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Community College of Vermont known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (114 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (90 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (57 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (55 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (54 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (33 completions)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other (31 completions)
- Design and Visual Communications, General (29 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (25 completions)
- Accounting (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Community College of Vermont a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 19.63%; median earnings $36,234 at 10 years; net price $13,696. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,920
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Community College of Vermont was $6,920.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,696
2024 Value
In 2024 Community College of Vermont had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,696.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,784 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,696 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,680 4-Year In-State Tuition
$54,560 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,247 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,167 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$88,668 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Community College of Vermont.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Community College of Vermont was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Community College of Vermont in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,668 | $11,236 | $10,159 |
| 2014 | $5,886 | $11,622 | $10,856 |
| 2015 | $6,054 | $11,958 | $11,028 |
| 2016 | $6,222 | $12,294 | $10,929 |
| 2017 | $6,414 | $12,678 | $11,012 |
| 2018 | $7,120 | $14,090 | $10,873 |
| 2019 | $6,654 | $13,398 | $10,798 |
| 2020 | $6,920 | $13,640 | $10,061 |
| 2021 | $6,920 | $13,640 | $10,113 |
| 2022 | $6,920 | $13,600 | $9,734 |
| 2023 | $3,560 | $13,640 | $10,599 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Community College of Vermont reported total enrollment of about 2,841 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (79.4%), Two or More Races (4.9%), and Black or African American (4.5%). About 29.50% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
19.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Community College of Vermont in 2024 is 2,841 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,056 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
49.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 79.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.68% 100% Completion Time
19.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.68% of students graduating from Community College of Vermont completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 3% male / 97% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 39% male / 61% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Community College of Vermont.
Return on Investment
$10,491 Median Student Debt
$36,234 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
561.40% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Community College of Vermont.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 114 completions
2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 90 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 57 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 55 completions
5. Public Administration and Social Service: 54 completions
6. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 33 completions
7. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 31 completions
8. Design and Visual Communications, General: 29 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 25 completions
Most popular programs at Community College of Vermont.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Community College of Vermont graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Community College of Vermont from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,529
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Community College of Vermont is a public institution located in Montpelier, VT, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,841 students. Student body composition includes White (79.4%), Two or More Races (4.9%), Black or African American (4.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 19.63%. Approximately 29.50% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Montpelier, VT 05602
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 19.63% graduation rate at Community College of Vermont falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Community College of Vermont located?
Community College of Vermont is located in Montpelier, VT.
How much does Community College of Vermont cost?
Reported tuition is $6,920 and average net price is $13,696 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,247 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Community College of Vermont?
Community College of Vermont reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,056 students, White (79.4%), Two or More Races (4.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Community College of Vermont?
About 50.7% of students at Community College of Vermont are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Community College of Vermont earn?
Median earnings are $37,362 six years after entry and $36,234 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Vermont?
The 150%-time completion rate is 19.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Community College of Vermont students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,491.
Is Community College of Vermont public or private?
Community College of Vermont is a public institution located in Montpelier, VT.
Is Community College of Vermont an HBCU?
No. Community College of Vermont is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Community College of Vermont a tribal college?
No. Community College of Vermont is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Community College of Vermont a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Community College of Vermont does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.2%).
Is Community College of Vermont religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Community College of Vermont in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Vermont college costs
- Vermont colleges by ROI
- Vermont trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Vermont
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.