Colleges in Vermont
All 17 degree-granting colleges in Vermont, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Vermont is $55,800 per year — about $223,200 over a four-year degree.
All 17 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community College of VermontPublicMontpelier · 2-year | $6,920 | $6,920 | Public |
| 2 | Northern Vermont UniversityPublicJohnson · Less than 2-year | $12,804 | $12,804 | Public |
| 3 | Castleton UniversityPublicCastleton · Less than 2-year | $13,078 | $13,078 | Public |
| 4 | Vermont Technical CollegePublicRandolph · Less than 2-year | $15,546 | $15,546 | Public |
| 5 | Goddard CollegePrivatePlainfield · Less than 2-year | $18,477 | $18,477 | Private nonprofit |
| 6 | SIT Graduate InstitutePrivateBrattleboro · Less than 2-year | $18,796 | $18,796 | Private nonprofit |
| 7 | University of VermontPublicBurlington · Less than 2-year | $18,890 | $18,890 | Public |
| 8 | Sterling CollegePrivateCraftsbury Common · Less than 2-year | $39,200 | $39,200 | Private nonprofit |
| 9 | Champlain CollegePrivateBurlington · Less than 2-year | $44,220 | $44,220 | Private nonprofit |
| 10 | Norwich UniversityPrivateNorthfield · Less than 2-year | $45,340 | $45,340 | Private nonprofit |
| 11 | Saint Michael's CollegePrivateColchester · Less than 2-year | $49,840 | $49,840 | Private nonprofit |
| 12 | Bennington CollegePrivateBennington · Less than 2-year | $61,448 | $61,448 | Private nonprofit |
| 13 | Middlebury CollegePrivateMiddlebury · Less than 2-year | $62,460 | $62,460 | Private nonprofit |
| 14 | Landmark CollegePrivatePutney · Less than 2-year | $62,720 | $62,720 | Private nonprofit |
| 15 | Vermont College of Fine ArtsPrivateMontpelier · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 16 | Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolPrivateSouth Royalton · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 17 | Vermont State Colleges-Office of the ChancellorPublicMontpelier · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
Questions
What is the cheapest college in Vermont?
Community College of Vermont in Montpelier, at $6,920 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Northern Vermont University ($12,804), Castleton University ($13,078), Vermont Technical College ($15,546).
How much does college cost in Vermont?
The median published in-state tuition is $39,200 per year across 14 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Vermont to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.