Overview of Castleton University

Castleton University is a public institution situated in Castleton, Vermont. Students can choose from over 30-degree options, and the institution does better than most public institutions in providing students with personal attention. Academics at Castleton are supported by an 18 to 1 student/faculty ratio. Student life is active with over 70 student clubs, organizations, and honor societies. The Castleton Spartans play in the NCAA Division III North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC).

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 2,193 (1,890 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 47% Male/53% Female
• 88% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $12,314 (in-state); $28,322 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,000
• Room and Board: $10,598
• Other Expenses: $1,404
• Total Cost: $25,316 (in-state); $41,324 (out-of-state)

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 87%
  • Loans: 77%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $8,130
  • Loans: $6,657

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Degree options: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Business Administration and Management, General; Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; and Social Work

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 69%
• Transfer-out Rate: 30%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 41%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 54%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing-Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Skiing-Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Castleton University Admissions

Since Castleton has an acceptance rate of 87%, almost all students who apply will be accepted. S Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data

• Castleton University Acceptance Rate: 87%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 470/560
  • SAT Math: 450/550
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 18/23
  • ACT English: 15/23
  • ACT Math: 16/23
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Castleton University, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Castleton University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

California State University Stanislaus, California State University San Bernardino, California State University Bakersfield, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles, State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Castleton University, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Texas A&M University-Commerce, Radford University, University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, California State University Sacramento, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, California State University Northridge

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Castleton University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of Alabama, University of Texas at Arlington, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University

Applying to Castleton University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/for-first-year-students/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/for-first-year-students/how-to-apply/

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/for-graduate-students/

Graduate Application Link(s): https://connect.castleton.edu/apply/?pk=GR