Vermont State University - Castleton
Admissions

Interested in attending Vermont State University - Castleton?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Vermont State University - Castleton, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

93
%
Acceptance rate
3.04
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Vermont State University - Castleton?

93%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Castleton accepted 93% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,934 people applied and 1,796 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
879 / 938 (94%)
Men
917 / 996 (92%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Vermont State University - Castleton:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Vermont State University - Castleton, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Vermont State University - Castleton by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Castleton considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Vermont State University - Castleton?

3.04
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Vermont State University - Castleton as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.04.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
3%
3.75-3.99
8%
3.50-3.74
12%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
22%
2.50-2.99
26%
2.00-2.49
9%

Castleton is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

24%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
970
75th Percentile
1210

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Vermont State University - Castleton. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

November 1
Application notification

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