10-yr median earnings
$50,331
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Randolph, Vermont
Vermont State University
Vermont State University is a public institution in Randolph, Vermont. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $18,212
- Avg net price / yr
- $50,331
- 10-yr median earnings
- 48.1%
- 150%-time completion
- 81.7%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
Vermont State University pairs above-median former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 28%
- former-student earnings, US
- 81.7%
- acceptance rate
- 48.1%
- 150%-time completion
- +22%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
Rural: Remote
Carnegie: Bacc/Assoc's
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Vermont State University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C-
College Value Score
53/100
Vermont State University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B
$50,331
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$18,212
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
48.1%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt D
$15,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A+
85.1%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
67.8%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$18,212
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
48.1%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 48.1%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Vermont State University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Vermont State University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Vermont State University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$50,331 Top 28% higher than 72% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Vermont State University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $50,331 | #1448 of 5103 | 72nd |
| Average net price | $18,212 | #2727 of 5020 | 46th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 48.1% | #3119 of 4858 | 36th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,590 | #964 of 5462 | 82nd |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
3,590
Undergraduate enrollment
81.7%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
48.1%
150%-time completion
$50,331
10-yr median earnings
67.8%
First-year retention
How Vermont State University ranks in Vermont
State rank among 10 reporting Vermont colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Vermont State University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $50,331 | #6 of 10 | 40th |
| Average net price | $18,212 | #2 of 11 | 82nd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 48.1% | #8 of 11 | 27th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,590 | #2 of 12 | 83rd |
Highest former-student earnings in Vermont
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | $76,310 | $31,483 |
| 2 | Norwich University | $65,575 | $22,257 |
| 3 | University of Vermont | $62,472 | $19,343 |
| 4 | Saint Michael's College | $61,317 | $25,239 |
| 5 | Champlain College | $58,386 | $35,860 |
| 6 | Vermont State UniversityThis school | $50,331 | $18,212 |
| 7 | Bennington College | $38,289 | $30,947 |
| 8 | Community College of Vermont | $36,234 | $13,696 |
| 9 | Sterling College | $30,573 | $21,854 |
| 10 | Landmark College | $29,813 | $56,954 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 81.7% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Vermont State University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$14,645 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$12,998 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$16,279 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$24,007 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Vermont State University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $11,952 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,296 |
| Average Net Price | $18,212 |
34.1%
Pell Grant Rate
58.0%
Federal Loan Rate
$15,000
Median Debt
$159/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at Vermont State University swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $17,433 to $21,839 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +19.7%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$17,433
Highest year
$21,839
Most recent (2023)
$20,865
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $17,4332023 · $20,865
Over the same years, enrollment went +162.1% (1,361 → 3,567 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
53.9%
Female
38.1%
First Generation
Outcomes
67.8%
Retention Rate
$41,340
Median Earnings (6yr)
77.9%
Earning Over $25K
85.1%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 48.1% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 67.8% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $41,340 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $50,331 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 77.9% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 85.1% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $15,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $159/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 27 | 79 | $54,409 | $88,301 | $25,420 |
| Associate's | 9 | 214 | $61,636 | $80,434 | $19,000 |
| Master's | 2 | 0 | $62,170 | $62,170 | - |
| Certificate | 1 | 142 | $72,235 | $72,235 | $9,500 |
Top programs at Vermont State University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Construction Management
Construction Management
$88,301 median earnings
- Electromechanical Technolo…
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
$84,601 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$80,434 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$77,267 median earnings
- Mechanical Engineering Rel…
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
$75,587 median earnings
- Allied Health and Medical …
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$74,523 median earnings
- Practical Nursing, Vocatio…
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
$72,235 median earnings
- Computer and Information S…
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$64,373 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
Explore Data-Matched Colleges
Matches use Scorecard measures among reporting colleges — not state-system recommendations or geographic proximity.
Similar Enrollment and Sector
Other Public institutions closest in reported enrollment, preferring the same Carnegie classification.
Similar Reported Net Price
Other Public institutions with the nearest reported average net price.
SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
$18,211 net price · $1 apart
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
$18,209 net price · $3 apart
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PA
$18,220 net price · $8 apart
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
$18,202 net price · $10 apart
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Vermont State University? ▼
Vermont State University is a public institution in Randolph, Vermont. The acceptance rate is 81.7%. Undergraduate enrollment is 3,590 students.
How much do Vermont State University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Vermont State University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $50,331 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $41,340.
How much does Vermont State University cost? ▼
The average net price at Vermont State University is $18,212. In-state tuition is $11,952 and out-of-state tuition is $22,296. Median student debt at graduation is $15,000.
What is the graduation rate at Vermont State University? ▼
Vermont State University has a 48.1% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 67.8%.
Is Vermont State University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Vermont State University is $15,000, while former students earn a median of $50,331 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 30% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 85.1% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $159.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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