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Goddard College
- 123 Pitkin Road
- Plainfield, VT 05667
- OPEID College Code: 00368600
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- General Phone: (802) 454-8311
- President: Mark Schulman
- Website: www.goddard.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 678
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Goddard is a small college in rural Vermont for plain living and hard thinking. Founded in 1863, Goddard is recognized for innovation in education. Its mission is to advance the theory and practice of learning by undertaking new experiments based upon the ideals of democracy and the principles of progressive education asserted by John Dewey. At Goddard, students are regarded as unique individuals who will take charge of their learning and collaborate with other students, staff, and faculty to build a strong community. Goddard encourages students to become creative, passionate, lifelong learners, working and living with an earnest concern for others and the welfare of the Earth.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate, Arts & Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.goddard.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5 (100%) | 4 (100%) | 9 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 4 (80%) | 4 (100%) | 8 (89%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 17% | 17% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,924 | $3,400 | $775 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 332 | 294 | 224 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $11,606 | $10,444 | $10,706 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,606 | $10,444 | $10,706 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,232 | $842 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $1,024 | $998 | $900 |
| Other Expenses | $13,994 | $13,696 | $12,696 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,924 | $26,370 | $25,144 |
| Out of State | $27,924 | $26,370 | $25,144 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,906 | $11,676 | $11,548 |
| Out of State | $12,906 | $11,676 | $11,548 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,906 | $11,676 | $11,548 |
| Out of State | $12,906 | $11,676 | $11,548 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | - | 1 |
| Education | ||
| Art Teacher Education | - | 2 |
| Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 | 1 |
| Education | 3 | 8 |
| Elementary Education | - | 2 |
| Secondary Education | - | 1 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | - | 1 |
| Middle School Education | - | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| Creative Writing | - | 60 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 5 | 8 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 35 | 17 |
| Psychology | ||
| Counseling Psychology | - | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | - | 36 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 678 Undergraduate: 247 Graduate: 431
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 194 Female: 484
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 70 Female: 177
- Graduate Gender Male: 124 Female: 307
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 677 Part-Time: 1
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 247 Part-Time: 0
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 430 Part-Time: 1
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | 8 | 1% |
| Black | 34 | 5% |
| Asian | 10 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3% |
| White | 489 | 72% |
| Unknown | 114 | 17% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 5 | 0.7% |
| Ages 20-21 | 30 | 4% |
| Ages 22-24 | 59 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 158 | 23% |
| Ages 30-34 | 90 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 71 | 10% |
| Ages 40-49 | 123 | 18% |
| Ages 50-65 | 134 | 20% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 167 | 67 | 100 |
| Faculty Status | 102 | 13 | 89 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 102 | 13 | 89 |
| Primarily Instruction | 102 | 13 | 89 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 26 | 20 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,480 (13) | $57,908 (6) | $47,827 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,939 (13) | $47,380 (6) | $39,132 (7) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | - |
| By Race | |
| White | 50% |
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