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General Information About Castleton State College Approved by the VSC Board of Trustees, June 6, 2008 Castleton, the 18th oldest institution of higher education in the United States, emphasizes undergraduate liberal arts and professional education while also offering selected graduate programs. The College is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of students through excellence in teaching, close student-faculty interaction, numerous opportunities for outside-the-classroom learning, and an active and supportive campus community. Castleton strives to learn, use, and teach sustainable practices. The College prepares its graduates for meaningful careers; further academic pursuits; and engaged, environmentally responsible citizenship. As a member of the Vermont State Colleges, Castleton is committed to supporting and improving the region's communities, schools, organizations, businesses, and environment.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Town: Distant
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 2,368 Percent Admitted 70% Men Admitted 66% Women Admitted 75% Full Time Retention Rate 70% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 440 530 Math 440 540 Writing 430 520 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 17 23 English 16 22 Math 17 22
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $8,820 Room & Board Charge $7,809 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 950 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $1,407,463 Other Federal Grants $508,034 Scholarships & Fellowships $2,781,328 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $1,647,842 Average Grant Dollars Issued $270,057 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $1,390,664 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 2,829 Native American 17 Asian 15 African American 17 Hispanic 42 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 1,892 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 35
