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Tuition & Fees
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees Funding Options

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A Castleton degree is worth it. We can help you pay for it.

More than 85% of Castleton students receive some form of financial aid to help pay for their education. Find out how financial aid can help you.

Tuition & Fees 2022-2023

With our strong employment outcomes, a Castleton University education is a life-changing investment that will unquestionably transform your future. Castleton University is also one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont because we believe a high-quality education should be within your reach. We will help you explore every avenue for covering your costs so you can join the Castleton family and be well on your way to a secure, successful career.

Is Castleton Affordable?

Our tuition is well below the average tuition for Vermont colleges. For many nearby, out-of-state students, the Maple Scholarship can reduce tuition to the equivalent of our in-state rates and we also offer tuition breaks for students in New England states.  Additionally, more than 80% of our students receive scholarships from Castleton and almost every student is eligible for some form of aid. When your custom financial aid package is factored in, the amount you will actually pay is often far less than the tuition and fees published below.

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Calculate Your Costs

The best way to figure out your cost to attend Castleton, given your unique circumstances, is to use the Net Price Calculator. This calculator shows a ballpark cost that includes sources of financial aid you may qualify for. It also calculates what amount your family might be expected to contribute toward your college cost, based on their income and savings. For best results, complete the calculator questionnaire with a family member who can provide accurate details about your family’s income and finances. 

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Undergraduate Students

Costs for returning students are slightly less because they do not include the new student registration/orientation fee. See below for additional costs specific to students in the Nursing or Resort and Hospitality Management programs.

Cost for Residential, Full-Time Undergraduates

On-campus: Yearly costs including tuition, student association fee, student resources fee, and room and board (and for new students, the new student registration/orientation fee).

Vermont Resident, New Student: $25,482
Vermont Resident, Returning Student: $25,235
Non-resident, New Student: $42,450
Non-resident, Returning Student: $42,203

Tuition for Full-Time Undergraduates

Vermont Resident: $11,832 (per year)   $5,916 (per semester)    $493 (per credit)
Non-resident: $28,800 (per year) $14,400 (per semester) $1,200 (per credit)

NEBHE

Through the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) tuition break program, Castleton offers reduced tuition to students attending from qualifying states like Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. The tuition break only applies to certain majors and programs, and not every state qualifies for every program. Check current information and eligibility at NEBHE.org.  The following are the estimated tuition costs.

$17,760 (per year) $8,880 (per semester) $740 (per credit)

Students in the Undergraduate Nursing Program

The following are the costs and fees for students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Cost for Residential, Full-Time Undergraduate in the Nursing Program

On-campus: Yearly costs including tuition, student association fee, student resources fee, and room and board (and for new students, the new student registration/orientation fee).

Vermont Resident Nursing, New Student: $29,106
Vermont Resident Nursing, Returning Student: $28,859
Non-resident Nursing, New Student: $42,450
Non-resident Nursing, Returning Student: $42,203

Nursing Full-Time Tuition

Vermont Resident Nursing: $15,456 (per year)   $7,728 (per semester)    $644 (per credit)
Non-resident Nursing: $28,800 (per year) $14,400 (per semester) $1,200 (per credit)

Students in the Resort and Hospitality Management Program at Killington

Some costs for the Resort and Hospitality Management program at Killington are different from other programs. The room and board rate is unique due to the trimester extended school year. However, the per-credit tuition rate and other fees are consistent with other Castleton programs.

Tuition (Includes Fall & Spring Trimesters)

Vermont Resident: $11,832
Non-resident: $28,800

Winter Trimester Fee

Vermont Resident: $2,600
Non-resident: $2,600

Room/Board

Vermont Resident: $16,830
Non-resident: $16,830

Activity/Resource Fee

Vermont Resident: $1,246
Non-resident: $1,246

Total Direct Cost of Attendance

Vermont Resident: $32,508
Non-resident: $49,476

Graduate Students

The following are the costs and fees for new graduate students entering Castleton in the 2022-2023 academic year. This flat rate applies to both in-state and out-of-state students. 

Tuition: $662 (per credit)
Graduate/Tech Resource Fee: $18 (per credit)

All Castleton graduates are eligible for a one-time $500 scholarship when they matriculate into the graduate program of their choice.

On-Campus

Room: $7,530 (per year) $3,765 (per semester)
Board (unlimited meal plan): $4,874 (per year) $2,437 (per semester)

Additional Costs

Student Association Fee: $316 (per year) $158 (per semester) $13 (per credit)
Student Resources Fee: $930 (per year) $465 (per semester) $38 (per credit)
New Student Registration Fee: $247 $123 for students starting in the spring semester
Parking Fee: $81 (per year) This fee is for students who choose to have a car on campus
*Student Health Insurance $1,949 (per year) $1,206 for students starting in the spring semester

*Health Insurance is required for full-time matriculated students and is billed in the fall and covers the full academic year. If you already have health insurance coverage, this charge can be waived by completing and submitting the online insurance selection form by the due date.

Updated: 5/1/22

Financial Aid

Scholarships

80% of our students receive scholarships, including new students, transfer students, international students, out-of-state students, and first-generation students.

Beyond Castleton

Employment Outcomes

84% of the class of 2019 found employment within six months of graduation. 70% of those currently employed said it was either “related or very related” to their studies at Castleton.

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Make a Payment

You can make a tuition payment online, by phone, by mail, by wire transfer, and Flywire.

Admissions

A Castleton degree is worth it. We can help you pay for it.

More than 85% of Castleton students receive some form of financial aid to help pay for their education. Find out how financial aid can help you.

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