Vermont State University
Randolph Center, VT · Public
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Vermont State University admitted 81.7% of applicants university-wide (2,882 of 3,529).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.7% | 2,882 | 3,529 |
| Men | 83.8% | 1,476 | 1,762 |
| Women | 79.7% | 1,402 | 1,760 |
Of 2,882 admitted students, 662 enrolled (23.0% yield).
Vermont State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Vermont State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $37,114/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,296 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,818 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $37,114/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,645 |
| $30k–48k | $12,998 |
| $48k–75k | $16,279 |
| $75k–110k | $20,668 |
| Over $110k | $24,007 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Vermont State University Merit Scholarship — $1,000 - $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $1,000 - $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Vermont Resident Scholarship — $2,000 - $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Honors Program Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Alumni Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- Vermont State University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Vermont State University International Merit Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- Vermont State University Merit Scholarship — $1,000 - $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $1,000 - $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Honors Program Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
Vermont State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school or homeschool transcript or GED
- Personal statement/essay (optional)
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
- Test scores (SAT/ACT/Accuplacer) (optional)
International applicants
- Official high school or homeschool transcript or GED
- Personal statement/essay (optional)
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
- Test scores (SAT/ACT/Accuplacer) (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Vermont State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Vermont State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $50,331
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 47.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 68%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $15,000
- At graduation
Vermont State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #681
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (12%), Psychology (4%), Visual & performing arts (3%).
Vermont State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.