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Castleton University

Castleton, VT

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Castleton University, founded in 1787, is a public, coeducational university. Its 165-acre campus is located in the small town of Castleton, 12 miles west of Rutland.

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EXPERIENCE CASTLETON, EXPLORE VERMONT

AT A GLANCE

History: Founded in 1787, Castleton is Vermont’s first institution of higher education and the 18th oldest in the country.

Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Undergraduate and graduate enrollment: 2,100 full-time students

Location: Our 165-acre campus includes eight residence halls and three houses, classroom buildings, a library, a 500-seat performing arts center, a 1,600-seat stadium, a campus center, a TV studio and radio station, and a renovated competition gymnasium, plus cross-country trails, a practice gymnasium, an observatory, a pond, and athletic fields. 

Faculty: 100 full-time; 96% with terminal degrees

Student-faculty ratio: 14:1

Average class size: 17 students

Degrees awarded: AA, AS, BA, BM, BS, BSW, MA, MS

Degree programs: More than 75 majors and minors for undergraduate and graduate students

Financial aid: More than 81% of our students receive financial aid.

Men’s sports: Alpine skiing, baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, Nordic skiing, soccer, tennis, track & field, wrestling

Women’s sports: Alpine skiing, basketball, cross-country, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, Nordic skiing, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball

 

PROGRAMS OF STUDY
• Art: Art Education, Art History, Graphic Design, Photography, Studio Art
• Athletic Training (MSAT: Pre-AT/Kinesiology)
• Biology: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine
• Business Administration: Accounting, Management, Marketing
• Chemistry: Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry
• Communication: Digital Media, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Video/Film Production
• Computer Information Systems
• Criminal Justice
• Ecological Studies
• Education: Elementary, Secondary, Special
• English: American Literature, Children’s Literature, World Literature
• Environmental Science
• Exercise Science
• General Studies (AA)
• Geology
• Global Studies
• Graphic Design
• Health Education: Community Health Education, School Health Education
• Health Science
• History
• Mathematics: Statistics
• Multidisciplinary Studies
• Music: Musical Theater, Performance

• Music Education
• Nursing
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Practice in Physical Education: Licensure, Non-licensure
• Psychology: Agency, Developmental, Forensic, Health
• Social Sciences: Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography
• Social Studies
• Social Work
• Sociology: Community Studies, Criminology, Cultural Anthropology, Power and Conflict
• Spanish: Language and Literature, Spanish for Business
• Sports Management
• Theater Arts: Acting and Directing, Technical Theater and Design
• Women’s and Gender Studies 

Graduate Programs
• Accounting MS
• Athletic Leadership MS
• Education MA: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Special Education
• School Psychology MA, CAGS

Certificates
• Civic Engagement
• Global Studies 

Cooperative Degrees
• Environmental Engineering
• Law 3+2
• MBA 4+1
• Occupational Therapy 4+2
• Pharmacy 3+4
• Physical Therapy 4+3 

Pre-professional Programs
• Pre-law
• Pre-med
• Pre-pharmacy

Invest in yourself
College is one of the most important investments you will make in your life. With all the perks of a large university and the family feel of a small school, Castleton is an amazing return on your investment.  

Our 165-acre campus includes eight residence halls and three resident houses, classroom buildings, a library, a 500-seat performing arts center, a 1,600-seat stadium, a campus center, a TV studio and radio station, and a renovated competition gymnasium, plus cross-country trails, a practice gymnasium, an observatory, a pond, and athletic fields.  

Successful outcomes
Castleton provides a liberal arts education with practical application for real-life demands. Faculty members know each student personally and care about your success. We will help you prepare for your future—and create it. Your education extends beyond the classroom—through community engagement, internships, career planning, and trips that might take you across New England or around the world.

Be curious
A hallmark of Castleton is collaborative student-faculty research in virtually every discipline. From digital video documentaries to mathematical models of societal change, the spirit of inquiry pervades our campus. 

Play hard
Intercollegiate athletics are a big part of the Castleton experience, both for student-athletes and the overall student body. A member of NCAA Division III, Castleton has 29 varsity teams for men and women. 

Be engaged
Castleton puts a whole lot of “live” in “live and learn.” With more than 50 student-run clubs and organizations and 29 varsity sports, you’re sure to make friends and be challenged while exploring a variety of opportunities. 

Financial aid—we’re here to help
Castleton offers a private university–quality education at an affordable public college cost. Additional help is available through scholarships and financial aid. Top students may qualify for a scholarship as part of the honors program.