Colleges in Vermont
15 degree-granting institutions in Vermont (VT). Median net price $24,684. Median graduation rate 66.0%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$24,684
Median grad rate
66.0%
Median admission rate
67%
Median size
1,092
Most affordable colleges in Vermont
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
- 1. Community College of Vermont$13,696
- 2. Vermont State University$18,212
- 3. University of Vermont$19,343
- 4. Sterling College$21,854
- 5. Norwich University$22,257
Highest graduation rates in Vermont
Share of students completing a degree on time.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Welding Institute South Burlington, VT | VT | Private for-profit, <2-year | $24,129 | 90.9% | Not available | 104 | Partial | |
| Bennington College Bennington, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $30,947 | 71.2% | 45% | 780 | Complete | |
| Champlain College Burlington, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $35,860 | 65.2% | 83% | 2,752 | Complete | |
| Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT | VT | Public, 2-year | $13,696 | 19.6% | Not available | 2,841 | Partial | |
| Landmark College Putney, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $56,954 | 43.0% | 49% | 455 | Complete | |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $31,483 | 91.4% | 11% | 2,738 | Complete | |
| Norwich University Northfield, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $22,257 | 60.2% | 74% | 2,428 | Complete | |
| O'Briens Aveda Institute Williston, VT | VT | Private for-profit, <2-year | $28,304 | 66.7% | Not available | 80 | Partial | |
| Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $25,239 | 72.8% | 85% | 1,092 | Complete | |
| SIT Graduate Institute Brattleboro, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 0 | Missing | |
| Sterling College Craftsbury Common, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $21,854 | 31.6% | 67% | 50 | Complete | |
| University of Vermont Burlington, VT | VT | Public, 4-year | $19,343 | 78.6% | 65% | 11,743 | Complete | |
| Vermont College of Fine Arts Montpelier, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Vermont Law and Graduate School South Royalton, VT | VT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Vermont State University Randolph, VT | VT | Public, 4-year | $18,212 | 47.2% | 82% | 3,590 | Complete |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Vermont?
Vermont has 15 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Vermont?
The median net price across Vermont colleges is $24,684 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Vermont colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Middlebury College (91.4%), Advanced Welding Institute (90.9%), University of Vermont (78.6%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.