Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003683
- Phone: (802) 442-5401
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
83.79%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,130Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Castleton State College (Bennington)
One College Drive, Bennington, VT
Castleton State College, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Castleton, VT, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Castleton State College has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,200.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Public Administration And Social Services
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1290 to 1580 on the SAT and in a range of 18 to 22 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Approximately 90 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Castleton State College, with 28 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $10,000 and nonresidents pay $23,000 per year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,500 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.
The Castleton State College "Spartans" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to view more about Castleton State College can visit their website at http://www.castleton.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Castleton State College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Castleton State College is about 2,200. The student body is made up of 86% undergraduate students and 19% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $16,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $40 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State: $11,000-$14,000
- Out-of-State: $28,000-$33,580
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $470-$570 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,200-$1,400 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 87% | $8,214 |
Receiving Student Loans | 77% | $9,604 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Castleton State College may offer services to students including:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1977)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2014)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2014)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bennington is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Atlantic Conference)
- Basketball (North Atlantic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (366)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Castleton State College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (A, B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Social Science (B)
- Political Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Castleton State College.
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in Dudley, MA (64 miles away)
- Keene State College in Durham, NH (65 miles away)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh in Old Westbury, NY (76 miles away)
- Fitchburg State University in Boston, MA (99 miles away)
- Westfield State University in Springfield, MA (104 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Vermont colleges & universities profile page
- Review a list of Vermont state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003683
- Phone: (802) 442-5401
- School Homepage