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Guide To Vermont Colleges & Universities
Searching for the college or university in Vermont that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Vermont cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Vermont colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Vermont's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Vermont have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2020, students completed 10,219 degree programs that were offered by Vermont's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 5% from completions reported in 2016.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2020
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities in Vermont
Of the 18 schools in Vermont, 13 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 16,203 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 6,795 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities , including 3,463 that were offered online.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Vermont. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Vermont College of Fine Arts is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Vermont College of Fine Arts. In 2020, 170 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
170
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Vermont Law School is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Vermont Law School. In 2020, 142 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 98 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
240
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
SIT Graduate Institute is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at SIT Graduate Institute. In 2020, 42 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
42
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New England Culinary Institute is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at New England Culinary Institute. In 2020, 19 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 8 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
58
Completions By Degree
27
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Goddard College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Goddard College. In 2020, 69 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 50 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
165
Completions By Degree
119
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bennington College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bennington College. In 2020, 254 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 46 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
698
Completions By Degree
300
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sterling College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Sterling College. In 2020, 29 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
119
Completions By Degree
29
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Saint Michael's College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Saint Michael's College. In 2020, 487 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 91 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,551
Completions By Degree
578
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Champlain College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Champlain College. In 2020, 851 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 60 associate degrees, 360 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,605
Completions By Degree
1,271
Est. Online Degree Availability
67%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Norwich University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Norwich University. In 2020, 801 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 429 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,196
Completions By Degree
1,230
Est. Online Degree Availability
69%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Landmark College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Landmark College. In 2020, 56 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 24 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
401
Completions By Degree
80
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Middlebury College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Middlebury College. In 2020, 839 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 192 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,555
Completions By Degree
1,036
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Vermont
There are 4 four-year public colleges located in Vermont . About 15,795 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 4,671 degrees were completed at public colleges in Vermont. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Castleton University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Castleton University. In 2020, 462 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 52 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,829
Completions By Degree
518
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northern Vermont University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Northern Vermont University. In 2020, 443 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 47 associate degrees, 64 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,897
Completions By Degree
554
Est. Online Degree Availability
37%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Vermont Technical College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Vermont Technical College. In 2020, 305 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 140 bachelor's degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,369
Completions By Degree
446
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Vermont is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Vermont. In 2020, 2,447 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 474 master's degrees, and 232 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,700
Completions By Degree
3,153
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in Vermont
There is 1 community college in Vermont where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 3,232 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Vermont, and about 426 associate degrees were completed.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Community College of Vermont is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,232
Completions By Degree
426
Est. Online Degree Availability
73%
Completions by Program
Affordable Colleges in Vermont
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Vermont, or which Vermont schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Vermont's 4-year nonprofit schools is $32,792. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Vermont is $22,200, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $6,654.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges in Vermont
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university in Vermont is accredited? View a list of accredited colleges and universities in Vermont here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Bennington College
- Castleton University
- Champlain College
- Goddard College
- Landmark College
- Middlebury College
- Northern Vermont University
- Norwich University
- Saint Michael's College
- SIT Graduate Institute
- Sterling College
- University of Vermont
- Vermont College of Fine Arts
- Vermont Law School
- Vermont Technical College
- Franklin University
- Community College of Vermont