Castleton, the 18th oldest institution of higher education in America, emphasizes undergraduate liberal arts and professional education while also offering selected graduate programs. The College is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of students through excellence in teaching, close student-faculty interaction, numerous opportunities for outside-the-classroom learning, and an active and supportive campus community. Castleton prepares its graduates for meaningful careers, further academic pursuits, and productive citizenship. As a member of the Vermont State Colleges, Castleton extends its resources to the community and supports efforts to improve the region's institutions, organizations, and businesses.

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Contact Information
62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, VT 05735
www.castleton.edu

General Info:	(802) 468-5611
Financial Aid:	(802) 468-1286
Admissions:	(802) 468-1213

Degrees Offered Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree	Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate	Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Study abroad	Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Castleton State College FAFSA School Code
Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits	Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Student Population 2,095 (1,975 undergraduate)	Campus Setting Town: Distant
Undergraduate Student Age 82% under 25, 14% over 25	Campus Housing Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)

$35

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
	TOTAL	MEN	WOMEN
Number of applicants	1,859	934	925
Percent admitted	74	70	78
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time	34	34	33
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time	0	0	0

ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIRED	RECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program	X
Recommendations	X
Formal demonstration of competencies		X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES	NUMBER	PERCENT
SAT	441	95
ACT
TEST SCORES	25TH PERCENTILE*	75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading	430	530
SAT Math	430	530
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math

* 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State	$6,828	$7,204	$6,485
Out-of-State	$14,556	$13,804	$13,426
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$850
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board	$6,942	$6,674	$6,454
Other	$1,288	$1,100	$900
Off Campus
Room and Board	$9,658	$9,550	$6,454
Other	$2,002	$1,600	$1,560
Off Campus with Family
Other	$2,002	$1,600	$1,560

TOTAL EXPENSES	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
In-State
On Campus	$16,058	$15,978	$14,689
Off Campus	$19,488	$19,354	$15,349
Off Campus with Family	$9,830	$9,804	$8,895
Out-Of-State
On Campus	$23,786	$22,578	$21,630
Off Campus	$27,216	$25,954	$22,290
Off Campus with Family	$17,558	$16,404	$15,836
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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