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Vermont State University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Vermont State University is a public university in Randolph, Vermont, with about 3,600 undergraduates. It admitted 81.7% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $11,952 a year for in-state students and $22,296 for students from other states, before aid.

What Vermont State costs

Vermont State University charges $11,952 a year in published tuition and fees for Vermont residents, about $5,976 a semester, and $22,296 a year for students from other states, about $11,148 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,988 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $18,297 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Vermont State

For fall 2024, Vermont State University received 3,529 applications and admitted 2,882 students, and 662 enrolled as first-years.

What Vermont State students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Vermont State University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse89
Business Administration and Management67
Psychology60
Early Childhood Education and Teaching38
Holistic / Integrative Health21
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other20
Sport and Fitness Administration / Management19
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness18

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Vermont State University's acceptance rate? 81.7% for fall 2024: 2,882 of 3,529 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Vermont State University? $11,952 a year for in-state students and $22,296 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Vermont State University? About 3,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Vermont State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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