Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,988. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Vermont residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,952 | $22,296 |
| Housing & meals | $12,898 | $12,898 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,512 | −$1,512 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,988 | $36,332 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Vermont State University net price compared with other Vermont colleges
Vermont State University has the lowest average net price of 8 Vermont colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont State University | $18,212 | 47% | $50,331 |
| 2 | University of Vermont | $19,343 | 79% | $62,472 |
| 3 | Norwich University | $22,257 | 60% | $65,575 |
| 4 | Saint Michael's College | $25,239 | 73% | $61,317 |
| 5 | Bennington College | $30,947 | 71% | $38,289 |
| 6 | Middlebury College | $31,483 | 91% | $76,310 |
| 7 | Champlain College | $35,860 | 65% | $58,386 |
| 8 | Landmark College | $56,954 | 43% | $29,813 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Vermont colleges →
Why Vermont State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont State University | 82% | $18,212 | 47% | $50,331 | This school |
| University of Vermont | 65% | $19,343 | 79% | $62,472 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Vermont State University would cost you $1,131 less per year than University of Vermont, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Vermont State University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$7,106).
- University of Vermont gives aided families $8,530 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Vermont resident | Vermont State University | UVM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,952 | $19,058 | −$7,106 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,200 | −$200 |
| Housing & meals | $12,898 | $13,354 | −$456 |
| Personal & travel | $1,650 | $2,354 | −$704 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,512 | −$317 | −$1,195 |
| Sticker price | $25,988 | $35,649 | −$9,661 |
| Average grants | −$7,776 | −$16,306 | +$8,530 |
| You pay | $18,212 | $19,343 | −$1,131 |
“+” means Vermont State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Vermont State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Vermont State University?
Tuition and fees are $11,952 a year for Vermont residents and $22,296 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Vermont State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,988 a year for Vermont residents living on campus and about $36,332 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Vermont State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,212 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,645; $48–75k pay $16,279; $110k+ pay $24,007. These figures are for Vermont residents.
How much debt do Vermont State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and 7.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Vermont State University overview