We Are Castleton

If you’re ready for a change, Castleton University offers a close-knit and supportive community to help you excel in your educational goals and future personal and professional aspirations. If you need guidance with transfer credits and financial aid or have any other questions, our admission team is available to help make your transfer an easy one.

Successful outcomes 
Castleton provides a liberal arts education with practical application for real-life demands. Our professors take the time to get to know you personally, and they care about your success. Your education extends beyond the classroom through community engagement, internships, career planning, and education-driven trips that have the potential to take you across New England or around the world.   

Be curious 
A trademark of a Castleton education is collaborative student-faculty research in many disciplines. From digital video documentaries to mathematical models of societal change, the spirit of inquiry permeates 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 the Little East Conference, New England Hockey Conference, Eastern Collegiate Football Conference, and NCAA Division III, Castleton has 28 varsity athletic teams for men and women. With nearly 600 varsity athletes and hundreds of students participating in intramural and club sports, our campus is active and exciting.  

Be engaged
Castleton puts a whole lot of “live” into “live and learn.” With more than 50 student-run clubs and organizations and more than 20 club sports, you’re sure to make friends and be challenged while exploring a variety of extracurricular opportunities. 

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