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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Castleton
Population | 3,526
Enrollment | 1,145
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home & Host

Term Dates
Fall | 08/21-12/15
Spring | 1/22-05/17

Vermont State University

Castleton, VT

       
We are outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with hiking, skiing, biking, trail running!
Within an hour (often much less) from major ski areas on the East Coast.
Campuses located close to beautiful Vermont lakes & Green Mountain Trail systems

About This Campus

Vermont State University is a public university with multiple learning sites throughout the state, including the Castleton, Johnson, and Lyndon campuses. VTSU is a liberal arts college serving students from Vermont, throughout the Northeast, and the US, and includes a diverse body of international students. With over 105 rigorous and rewarding academic programs, over 100 clubs and organizations, as well as NCAA Division III men's and women's varsity sports and intermural opportunities, the University still strives to maintain small classes (average class size is 17) characterized by active student learning, careful attention to writing and other forms of expression, and close relationships with the faculty. We have 236 years of excellence in education behind us and limitless possibilities in front of us. Welcome to Vermont State University.

Location Information

VTSU campuses are located in the heart of the Green Mountains, within driving distance to Boston, NYC, and Montreal. A short walk from any campus yields a number of places to eat and shop, including cozy coffee shops, bookstores, and groceries. Vermont is a paradise for outdoor lovers. During the fall semester, our campuses will be ablaze with brilliant foliage color. In the winter months, be prepared to play in the snow. Our campuses are a short drive away from major ski resorts.

Helpful Information

LGBTQ Friendly Campuses, Military Friendly Schools. At Vermont State University, we foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice and strive to be a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment. Freedom & Unity – that’s the Vermont state motto, and it’s what you’ll find at VTSU. Enjoy the freedom to explore, dig in, and find success as you define it. With over 100 campus clubs and organizations, you have endless opportunities to make friends AND have fun!
2025-2026 Chance of Placement
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Campus Availability & Deadlines
2026-2027 Chance of Placement
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Academics

Registration
  • Campus Catalog
  • When will I register? According to class standing
  • Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Notable Academic Programs
  • Fine Arts - You’ll find professional art facilities at each of our campuses that host our Fine Arts program. Castleton: Explore a variety of artistic mediums with major studio workspaces in the Fine Arts Center dedicated to printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, and photography. The Wooldridge House provides a unique venue for woodworking, welding, carving, and outdoor sculpture installations. It also houses dedicated studio space for art majors to work on independent projects. Johnson campus: Enjoy a hub of artistic endeavor in the Visual Arts Center. The large facility houses multiple studios for painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking, and photography. You’ll also find a computer lab for digital art, a quiet room for focused study, a dedicated community art room, and two public art galleries.
  • Environmental Science - You’ll study core disciplines like biology, chemistry, and geology, and take courses in applied areas including ecology and sustainability, giving you a multidisciplinary perspective and the foundational knowledge to take your career in multiple directions. Internships, expert faculty mentorship, and extensive research experience will prepare you for graduate studies or a career as an environmental scientist, state park naturalist, laboratory analyst, and many other roles in government, industry, and the nonprofit sector.
  • Political Science - In our political science major, you’ll learn about a variety of intersecting fields, from international relations and American government to public policy and law. You also can expand your viewpoint by choosing a minor Global Studies or Pre-Law. As you prepare for political science degree jobs, you’ll finish with the passion and confidence to be an engaged citizen who can help improve lives and shape the future.
  • Anthropology, Archaeology & Geography - Explore the rich tapestry of human history and learn to analyze the present from multiple perspectives. A B.S. in Anthropology, Archaeology & Geography from Vermont State University will equip you to use insights and tools from all three fields to unravel the mysteries of the past and solve the complex problems of today. Building on core courses that cover the fundamentals of each discipline, you’ll choose from a rich set of electives to customize your degree. Fieldwork, internships, and experience with cutting-edge technologies like 3D scanning and geographic information systems (GIS) will prepare you with in-demand skills.
  • Business Administration - We offer several opportunities for you to gain practical skills in business through internships, co-ops, career coaching, and more. Our business program has a positive reputation throughout the state, region, and nation, which we will leverage to help place you in the perfect paid internship. Internships and jobs held by recent graduates of our program include: Dealer.com, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont National Life Group Collins Aerospace Ameriprise Financial Vermont Department of State’s Attorney's Offices & Sheriffs Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports Chaffee Art Center

Unique Academic Programs

  • Atmospheric Sciences - In this renowned program, the only one of its kind in Vermont, follow your passion and dive deep into the study of forecasting, meteorology, weather, and climate science. With our on-campus TV station, weather center, and observation deck, you’ll acquire hands-on experience to give you the edge for meteorologist jobs. Graduates of our Atmospheric Sciences program have worked for industry leaders like The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, and the National Weather Service, and gained admission to top graduate programs.
  • Communications - Vermont State’s Communications program has won over a dozen Student Production Awards through the National Academy for Television Arts & Sciences, including best student newscast, for our broadcast work with News7 as well as awards from the College Broadcasters, Broadcast Education Association, the New England Society of News Editors, the New England Newspaper and Press Association, and the College Media Association.
  • Music Business & Industry - You’ll learn about all aspects of the industry, from writing songs, recording your own music, and marketing music products to managing artists, promoting concerts, and booking tours. With a focus on hands-on practice and learning in all of our music industry undergraduate programs, you’ll build a marketable skill set with business and technical problem-solving fundamentals.
  • Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism - Want to lead expeditions, work in ski and mountain resort management, become a mountain guide, or lead others in a therapeutic recreation setting, or chase another career in the outdoors? The Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism program at Vermont State University equips you to jump into an array of management roles in the outdoor field. Learn about environmental science, education, biology, and psychology while you play in Vermont and the White Mountains. Become an expert backpacker and canoeist while working toward national-level certifications in areas like rock, ice, and alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, ropes course leadership, and more.
  • Holistic Health - Vermont State University is among the nation’s first accredited colleges to offer a science-based undergraduate degree program in Holistic Health

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Anthropology, Art... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will not accept
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/30/25

Finances Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
  • Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
  • Estimated cost: $5796.
  • Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Host Payment: 18 ($483 per additional hour)
  • Home Payment: 18 ($483 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Activity Fee $158 Semester Host Mandatory
Parking Fee $75 Year Host & Home Optional
Campus Fee $465 Semester Host Mandatory
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Important Notes: Health Insurance may be waived with proof of alternate insurance.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/30/25

On-Campus Housing Per Semester Notes About Housing
Students who are Junior standing or higher, or are 21+ years of age, are not required to live on campus.

Meal Plans

Notes About Meal Plans
Students are encouraged to purchase the unlimited meal plan. For more information on other meal plans, visit https://vermontstate.edu/admission/tuition-and-fees/vermont-state-housing-and-food-rates/

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/30/25

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Health Insurance $1964 Year Host & Home Waiver Available

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

Other Health Related Comments
Students may request a medical or religious exemption for immunizations/vaccines in accordance with Vermont law.

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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