Vermont State University

Vermont State University is a mid-size public baccalaureate institution located in Randolph, Vermont, with an undergraduate enrollment of 3,590. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Vermont postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 82% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 82% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $16,279 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $88,301. The 4-year graduation rate is 48%, near the national average. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $50,331.