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.
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.
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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The following are costs and fees for new students entering Castleton in the 2020-2021 academic year. 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.
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 (estimated): | $25,120 |
| Vermont Resident, Returning Student (estimated): | $24,873 |
| Non-resident, New Student (estimated): | $42,088 |
| Non-resident, Returning Student (estimated): | $41,841 |
| 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) |
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.
| $17,760 (per year) | $8,880 (per semester) | $740 (per credit) |
The following are costs and fees for students in the Bachelor of Science in 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 (estimated): | $28,744 |
| Vermont Resident Nursing, Returning Student (estimated): | $28,497 |
| Non-resident Nursing, New Student (estimated): | $42,088 |
| Non-resident Nursing, Returning Student (estimated): | $41,841 |
| 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) |
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.
| Vermont Resident: | $11,832 |
| Non-resident: | $28,800 |
| Vermont Resident: | $2,600 |
| Non-resident: | $2,600 |
| Vermont Resident: | $16,341 |
| Non-resident: | $16,341 |
| Vermont Resident: | $1,246 |
| Non-resident: | $1,246 |
| Vermont Resident: | $32,019 |
| Non-resident: | $48,987 |
The following are costs and fees for new graduate students entering Castleton in the 2020-2021 academic year. All Castleton graduates are eligible for a one-time $500 scholarship when they enroll in a graduate program of their choice.
| 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.
| Room (estimated): | $7,312 (per year) | $3,656 (per semester) |
| Board (unlimited meal plan): | $4,730 (per year) | $2,365 (per semester) |
| 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 2022 spring semester) |
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| Parking Fee: | $81 (per year) |
This fee is for students who choose to have a car on campus |
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| *Student Health Insurance | $1,840 (Full year) | $1,139 (Spring only) | |
*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 completed and submitting the online insurance selection form by the due date.