Castleton University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Castleton University is a small four-year, public school with 2,365 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1787 and is the only college located in Castleton, Vermont.

Academic Offerings

At Castleton University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
74
Castleton University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 74 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Castleton University is relatively low at 66% (way below Vermont average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Bad
The graduation rate at Castleton University is below average: 57%.

Student to faculty ratio at Castleton University is decent: 16:1. Find out more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high, around $28,800 per year. The additional fees at Castleton University beyond tuition are about $1,300, which comes to a total of $30,100 per year.

Read the details about Castleton University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 3,115 applications were submitted and 2,508 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Castleton University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
Castleton University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Castleton University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Castleton University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - approximately $7,500 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Castleton University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Castleton University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Castleton University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Castleton University
62 Alumni Dr
Castleton, Vermont
05735, USA
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