About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Maurice Ouimet
Dean of Enrollment
Dean of Enrollment
Address
Wright House
Seminary Street
Castleton, VT 05735
Seminary Street
Castleton, VT 05735
Phone
802-468-1213
Email
info@castleton.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Fireside Cafe
Coffee Cottage
Fitness center
Library
Coffee Cottage
Fitness center
Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Killington Ski Area
Okemo Ski Area
Lake Bomoseen
Rutland for shopping
Okemo Ski Area
Lake Bomoseen
Rutland for shopping
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
see web
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
info@castleton.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Airport in Rutland. Amtrak train stop in Castleton.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Castleton is easily accessible by air, train, or by car, just 12 miles west of Rutland. Amtrak trains run to Rutland with a stop in the village of Castleton. Air services are located in Rutland, Burlington, or Albany, NY airports.
Points East: Take I-93 North to I-89 North. Take exit 1, Rt. 4 West to Rutland. Follow Rt. 4 (approximately 55 miles on secondary road) to exit 5, Castleton. Follow signs to campus.
Points West: Take NY State Thruway -- I-87 to the Northway. Follow to exit 20, Rt. 149. Follow Rt. 149 East to Rt. 4 North, to Rt. 4 East. Follow Rt. 4 East until exit 4, Castleton. Take Rt. 30 South, then turn left on Rt. 4A East to campus.
Points South: Take I-91 North to exit 6 (Rt. 103). Follow Rt. 103 North to Rt. 7 North. Take Rt. 4 West to exit 5, Castleton. Follow signs to campus.
Points North: From the Burlington area -- take Rt. 7 South to Rt. 30 South to Castleton Corners. Turn left onto RT. 4A East. Follow signs to campus. From the St. Johnsbury area -- take I-91 South to I-89 North to exit 1, Rt. 4 West. Follow approximately 55 miles to exit 5, Castleton. Follow signs to campus.
Local Accommodations
Best Western, Route 4, Rutland, (802) 773-3200
Comfort Inn, Allen Street, Rutland, (802) 775-2200, 17 miles from campus
Hampton Inn - Rutland/Killington, 47 Farrell Road, Rutland, VT, 802-773-9066; 802-773-9077, 12 miles from campus
Holiday Inn, Route 7, Rutland, (802) 775-1911, 12 miles from campus
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Overview
Applicants: 2,397
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.00
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 540
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 22
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
228
with Terminal Degree
128
117
Men
111
Women
7
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Kristina Sabasteanski
Olympic athlete
Bob Rotella
sports psychologist
Richard Richardson
educational policy-maker
Don Wells
TV producer
Henriette Mantel
actress/comedian/film director
John Casella
national expert on recycling
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,768
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$24,432
Required Fees
$1,004
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,000
Transportation for Commuters
$1,620
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,414
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,985
Foreign Countries Represented
16
Demographics
1.64%
Black
2.33%
Hispanic
85.24%
Caucasian
6.24%
Unknown
1.80%
International
52% female
48% male
30% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
55%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
84%
Campus Environment
Rural
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
40
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Spartans)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Spartans)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: University of Vermont
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: University of Vermont
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
25
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
