VTC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 81.67%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,952
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,296
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at VTC:
- Total Enrollment: 5,093, including 887 online students
- 4,108 Undergraduate, 985 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.7% men, 59.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 68%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 160 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 35 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
VTC Overview
Vermont State University (VTC) is a four-year, public school located in Randolph, VT. It is classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's College by Carnegie Classification
The VTC's tuition & fees is $11,952 for Vermont residents and $22,296 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,326.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,093 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
VTC's acceptance rate is 81.67% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.97%.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Vermont State University is $11,952 for in-state students and $22,296 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,932 for in-state students and $10,200 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,531 for Vermont residents and $23,221 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,470 for Vermont residents and $9,045 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,952 | $22,296 |
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| Graduate | $7,932 | $10,200 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,531 | $23,221 |
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| Graduate | $5,470 | $9,045 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Vermont State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at VTC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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