Vermont State University
Randolph, VT 05061
About Vermont State University
Vermont State University is a public research university in Randolph, Vermont, serving roughly 3,590 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 81.67% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,331 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Vermont State University charges about 2.2× the national public median tuition ($11,952).
- Versus the Vermont median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 47.22%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $50,331.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Vermont State University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 591% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Vermont State University awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 104 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont State University | $11,952 | $18,212 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Vermont (state median) | $48,795 | — | 10 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Vermont State University really?
Key findings
- Vermont State University charges about 2.2× the national public median tuition ($11,952).
- Versus the Vermont median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
Vermont State University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $11,952
Finding Vermont State University charges about 2.2× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $11,952. That is about 2.2× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Vermont median ($48,795), sticker tuition is about 0.2×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is at.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Vermont State University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Vermont State University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Vermont State University is $18,212.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,212 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates).
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Vermont State University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Vermont State University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Vermont State University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$11,952
Out-of-state tuition
$22,296
Avg. net price
$18,212
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $14,645 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,998 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,279 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,668 |
| $110,001+ | $24,007 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $47,808. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Vermont State University is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse252
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training163
- Business Administration and Management, General94
- Psychology, General62
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist46
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 22% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Vermont State University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Vermont State University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Vermont State University.
Campus
Location
Randolph, VT
City / state
- ZIP
- 05061
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Size
Enrollment
3,590
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4,908
- Graduate
- 985
- Full-time share
- 75%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$15,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 34.13%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Vermont State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Vermont State University 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 Vermont State University 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 | $12,494 | $23,006 | $17,433 |
| 2014 | $12,860 | $23,708 | $18,939 |
| 2015 | $13,490 | $24,866 | $18,775 |
| 2016 | $14,026 | $25,858 | $19,630 |
| 2017 | $14,690 | $27,002 | $19,750 |
| 2018 | $15,108 | $27,780 | $20,519 |
| 2019 | $15,292 | $28,588 | $20,684 |
| 2020 | $16,044 | $29,460 | $21,463 |
| 2021 | $16,082 | $29,498 | $21,839 |
| 2022 | $16,086 | $29,502 | $18,297 |
| 2023 | $11,400 | $21,408 | $20,865 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Vermont State University reported total enrollment of about 3,590 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (79.0%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%), and Black or African American (5.0%). About 34.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Vermont State University in 2024 is 3,590 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,908 students. Graduate enrollment is about 985 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.8%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
32.55% 100% Completion Time
47.22% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.55% of students graduating from Vermont State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 11% male / 89% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Vermont State University graduates earn a median of $50,331 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Vermont State University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $50,331. Median federal loan debt: $15,000. Average net price used in cost models: $18,212.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Vermont State University graduates report median earnings of $50,331 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Vermont State University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (104 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Vermont State University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Vermont State University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Vermont State University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Vermont median 10.5 pp above median (89.5%)
- New England median 46.7 pp above median (53.3%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,714
- Vermont median 0.83× the median ($9,285)
- New England median 0.83× the median ($9,262)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,562
- Vermont median near the median ($14,634)
- New England median 1.4× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 2.0× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Vermont State University at a glance
Vermont State University
Vermont State University is a public institution in Randolph, VT, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian79.0%Hispanic or Latino5.6%Black or African American5.0%
Schools near Vermont State University
Other campuses in Randolph, VT when available, plus nearby institutions in Vermont.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Vermont, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vermont State University located?
Vermont State University is located in Randolph, VT.
What is Vermont State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Vermont State University is 81.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,130 applicants and 2,605 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Vermont State University's tuition?
Vermont State University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $11,952 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $18,212 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Vermont State University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,952 and average net price is $18,212 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,618 annually.
What explains Vermont State University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($18,212), completion (47.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($50,331). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Vermont State University?
Vermont State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,908 students, White (79.0%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Vermont State University?
About 38.1% of students at Vermont State University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Vermont State University earn?
Median earnings are $41,340 six years after entry and $50,331 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Vermont State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Vermont State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
Is Vermont State University public or private?
Vermont State University is a public institution located in Randolph, VT.
Is Vermont State University an HBCU?
No. Vermont State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.