# Vermont State University

Public college in Randolph, VT. IPEDS ID 231165.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/vermont-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/vermont-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 82% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,212 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 47%; beats 14% of VT colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $50,331; beats 29% of VT colleges and 42% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,645 |
| 30-48k | $12,998 |
| 48-75k | $16,279 |
| 75-110k | $20,668 |
| 110k+ | $24,007 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.34 years on average (32% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $50,331 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,645 | $63,559 | 6.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,998 | $56,411 | 5.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,279 | $70,651 | 7.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,668 | $89,699 | 9.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,007 | $104,190 | 10.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $25,988 in-state; about $36,332 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,952 in-state, $22,296 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,898; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,130 applicants, 2,605 admitted, 567 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 82%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 83%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (80 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | not reported | $88,301 | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | $66,749 | $84,601 | $25,500 |
| Nursing | $75,160 | $77,267 | $35,125 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $43,810 | $64,373 | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $38,549 | $63,293 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | not reported | $61,991 | not reported |
| Accounting | $41,488 | $61,162 | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | $56,630 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $33,093 | $55,465 | not reported |
| Business | $41,496 | $53,316 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $37,493 | $51,701 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $37,469 | $51,438 | not reported |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $51,409 | not reported |
| Psychology | $37,452 | $50,782 | not reported |
| Music | $27,719 | $49,438 | not reported |
| Communications | $21,028 | $47,035 | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $35,685 | $44,722 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,290 | $42,859 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,999 | $42,671 | not reported |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | $35,347 | $40,273 | not reported |
| Sociology | $20,464 | $39,174 | not reported |
| Studio Art | $30,233 | $37,925 | not reported |
| Outdoor Education | not reported | $35,579 | not reported |
| Agricultural Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $39,997 | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Processing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Systems Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Curriculum and Instruction | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $39,471 | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Archeology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Air Transportation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | $29,907 | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $97,460 (VT), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage not reported (metro), $78,890 (VT), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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