Castleton University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4989 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1401 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1322 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 17 | In Vermont |
| #4952 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 1,728
- Graduates
- 635
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.castleton.edu
Castleton University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Castleton University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 76% | 85% |
| Applicants | 3,115 | 1,576 | 1,539 |
| Admissions | 2,508 | 1,200 | 1,308 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 421 | 213 | 208 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
396 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
116 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
102 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Castleton University are 970-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Castleton University are 22-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1941 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 89 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 85 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 83 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 50 (2%) |
| Asian | 32 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $13,007
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,832 | $11,916 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,832 | $11,916 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,800 | $11,916 |
| Fee in-district | $1,246 | $324 |
| Fee in-state | $1,246 | $324 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,246 | $324 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,100 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,404 |
| Room charge | $7,530 |
| Meal charge | $4,874 |
Castleton University majors
Castleton University has granted 350 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 72 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Castleton University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 23 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 45 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | 16 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 14 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 13 | ||
| Education, General | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 9 | |
| Resort Management | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 8 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | 2 | |
| School Psychology | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | 3 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| Ecology | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 3 | ||
| General Studies | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Statistics, General | 2 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 1 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 10 | 350 | 72 |
Castleton University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 47% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Castleton University has published 314 scientific papers with 3,226 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Physics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 | 8 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 | 12 |
| 1995 | 2 | 15 |
| 1996 | 3 | 22 |
| 1997 | 3 | 14 |
| 1998 | 11 | 22 |
| 1999 | 4 | 24 |
| 2000 | 4 | 21 |
| 2001 | 4 | 26 |
| 2002 | 5 | 19 |
| 2003 | 4 | 28 |
| 2004 | 7 | 42 |
| 2005 | 8 | 48 |
| 2006 | 5 | 61 |
| 2007 | 11 | 90 |
| 2008 | 10 | 87 |
| 2009 | 3 | 121 |
| 2010 | 12 | 118 |
| 2011 | 7 | 143 |
| 2012 | 14 | 177 |
| 2013 | 3 | 123 |
| 2014 | 5 | 155 |
| 2015 | 6 | 162 |
| 2016 | 14 | 156 |
| 2017 | 9 | 136 |
| 2018 | 8 | 173 |
| 2019 | 15 | 173 |
| 2020 | 7 | 215 |
| 2021 | 4 | 255 |
| 2022 | 5 | 215 |
| 2023 | 6 | 231 |
Notable alumni
-
Barbara Crampton
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Barbara Crampton is an American actress and producer. She began her career in the 1980s in television soap operas before starring in horror and thriller films—both paths would define her continued accolade-winning career.
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Robby Kelley
- Occupations
- alpine skier
- Biography
-
Robby Kelley is an American alpine ski racer from Starksboro, Vermont. Kelley specializes in the technical events of Slalom and Giant Slalom. He made his World Cup debut on October 27, 2012, and has represented the U.S. the World Championships in 2013 and 2017. He helped found Redneck Racing along with Andrew McNealus and Tucker Marshall. They are a team of independent Vermont racers.
-
Ezra Slocum Carr
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Ezra Slocum Carr was a professor at the University of Wisconsin (where he was also briefly a member of the Board of Regents) and at the University of California - Berkeley. He was originally trained as a medical doctor but taught in several scientific fields. He was a one time California Superintendent of Public Instruction. Carr and his wife Jeanne were close friends of John Muir and were extremely influential in Muir's life at several key junctures.
-
Jordan Woolley
- Years
- 1981-.. (age 43)
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jordan Woolley is an American actor who as appeared on television and film, including on As the World Turns. Woolley attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York. Prior to acting, Woolley spent two years as a business major at Castleton State College in Vermont.
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Kristina Sabasteanski
- Occupations
- biathlete
- Biography
-
Kristina Sabasteanski-Viljanen is a former instructor at the University of Southern Maine and a retired American biathlete who has competed in two Olympics.
-
Hester M. Poole
- Occupations
- art criticwriterpoet
- Biography
-
Hester M. Poole was an American writer, poet, art critic, artist, and an advocate for women's rights.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1787 |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 267 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 62 Alumni Dr Castleton, Vermont, 05735 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 8024685611 |
| Fax | +1 (802) 468 5237 |