Castleton University, VT
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Castleton University Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity11
Retention23
Graduation12
Earnings25
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Castleton University
78%
Bachelor’s
22%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs18%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies13%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Castleton University
85%
Admission Rate
500
Median SAT Math
515
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Castleton University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $17K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $22K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $23K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $30K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Castleton University
67%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 39% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 22% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $30K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $22K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 67% | 63% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 67% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 79% | 74% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 77% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Castleton University
69%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 41% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 38% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 60% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 66% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 66% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 56% | 44% |
| Other race | 55% | 57% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Castleton University
95%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Castleton University
1,774
Undergraduates
73%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
304
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 49% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 9% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 24% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |