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Castleton, the 18th oldest institution of higher education in America, emphasizes undergraduate liberal arts and professional education while also offering selected graduate programs.

The College is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of students through excellence in teaching, close student-faculty interaction, numerous opportunities for outside-the-classroom learning, and an active and supportive campus community. Castleton prepares its graduates for meaningful careers, further academic pursuits, and productive citizenship.

As a member of the Vermont State Colleges, Castleton extends its resources to the community and supports efforts to improve the region's institutions, organizations, and businesses.
Admission information :


Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$46

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	2,251	1,120	1,131
Percent admitted	92%	90%	95%
Percent admitted who enrolled	23%	26%	20%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program	X
Recommendations	X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	424	88%
ACT	97	20%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	420	520
SAT Math	430	540
SAT Writing	410	500
ACT Composite	17	23
ACT English	16	22
ACT Math	16	23
ACT Writing	7	8

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees
In-state	$9,096	$9,468	$9,864	$10,286	4.3%
Out-of-state	$19,656	$21,012	$22,464	$24,014	6.9%
Books and supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$8,120	$8,446	$8,786	$9,138	4.0%
Other	$1,372	$1,404	$1,404	$1,404	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$8,550	$8,550	$8,784	$9,136	4.0%
Other	$2,046	$2,088	$2,088	$2,340	12.1%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$4,746	$4,888	$4,888	$5,140	5.2%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
In-state
On Campus	$19,588	$20,318	$21,054	$21,828	3.7%
Off Campus	$20,692	$21,106	$21,736	$22,762	4.7%
Off Campus with Family	$14,842	$15,356	$15,752	$16,426	4.3%
Out-of-state
On Campus	$30,148	$31,862	$33,654	$35,556	5.7%
Off Campus	$31,252	$32,650	$34,336	$36,490	6.3%
Off Campus with Family	$25,402	$26,900	$28,352	$30,154	6.4%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (802) 468-1286

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	421	90%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	306	65%	$1,765,890	$5,771
Federal grants	161	34%	$718,797	$4,465
Pell grants	161	34%	$614,847	$3,819
Other federal grants	137	29%	$103,950	$759
State/local government grant or scholarships	163	35%	$227,288	$1,394
Institutional grants or scholarships	175	37%	$819,805	$4,685
Student loan aid	375	80%	$3,294,023	$8,784
Federal student loans	375	80%	$2,101,577	$5,604
Other student loans	97	21%	$1,192,446	$12,293

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	1,247	61%	$7,317,199	$5,868
Pell grants	713	35%	$2,780,428	$3,900
Federal student loans	1,600	78%	$10,882,034	$6,801

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