Castleton University
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
With a history that dates back to 1787, Castleton University operates as a public liberal arts school, attracting more than 1,500 students each year. Castleton's 165-acre campus offers residence halls, dining facilities, athletics and intramurals, and student clubs. Students can choose from more than 75 certificate and degree programs designed to meet a variety of academic and professional goals. Undergraduate majors available at Castleton include ecological studies, English/literature, health science, music, and resort and hospitality management. Ten master's degrees are also available in subjects like athletic training, accounting, education, business administration, and school psychology. Students can pursue academic enrichment opportunities through internships, study abroad trips, and community engagement activities. Prospective first-year students must complete an application and provide high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, and a letter of recommendation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
22% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
89% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
94% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
| High school GPA: | Recommended | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
3k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
99%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 18 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |