- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,253 a year (2022–23)
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Vermont State University reported an acceptance rate of 82% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Vermont State University reviews each application.
Vermont State University GPA requirements
Vermont State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Vermont State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Vermont State University acceptance rate
Vermont State University admitted 2,882 of 3,529 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Vermont State University is a public 4-year university in Randolph, Vermont, with 4,108 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Vermont State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Vermont State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Vermont State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,253 a year at Vermont State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vermont State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Vermont State University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Vermont State University?
A lot: Vermont State University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Vermont State University?
No. Vermont State University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Vermont State University?
Vermont State University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,882 of 3,529 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Vermont State University?
Vermont State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Vermont State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Vermont State University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Vermont State University?
Yes. Vermont State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Vermont State University if a parent went there?
No. Vermont State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Vermont State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,253 a year at Vermont State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Vermont State University ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Vermont State University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Vermont State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Vermont State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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