Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Castleton University is 80.51% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.83%. 1,576 men and 1,539 women applied to Castleton and 1,200 men and 1,308 women students were accepted.
Among them, 213 men and 209 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Castleton.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,115 | 1,576 | 1,539 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,508 | 1,200 | 1,308 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 422 | 213 | 209 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.51% | 76.14% | 84.99% | - | - |
| Yield | 16.83% | 17.75% | 15.98% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 102 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 8 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Castleton.
The median SAT score is 1,095 with 550 SAT EBRW and 545 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Castleton. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Castleton University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,052, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 970 | 1095 | 1210 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 550 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 545 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 422 first-year students enrolled in Castleton. The proportion of full-time students is 99.76% and part-time students is 0.24%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 50.47% and women students is 49.53%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Castleton.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 422 | 213 | 209 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 421 | 213 | 208 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Castleton. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Castleton University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Castleton University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Castleton.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Admission Information | https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate |