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Castleton State College is located in Castleton, Vermont, United States. It was established in the year 1787 as a grammar school. In fact, it is the oldest college in the state of Vermont. It became a state college in 1962 and adopted its current name. It offers over 30 undergraduate programs and several master degrees in diverse areas of study.
Castleton State College participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. They are also members of the Eastern College Athletic Conference and North Atlantic Conference. The sports teams are known as the Spartans and include men's and women's basketball, baseball, skiing, golf, cross county, lacrosse, football, women’s softball, tennis, ice hockey, soccer, and women’s volleyball.
Castleton State College officially recognized a number of student organizations including the Art Students League, Student Nurses Association, Coffeehouse Committee, and Reel Action Film Club.
Castleton is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Castleton, VT. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Castleton earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Castleton include media, art studies, drama and performing arts, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 440 to 530 for students at Castleton. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 530.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Castleton, in 2007, had 2,144 students (1,873 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Castleton belong to the Eastern College Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Castleton State College
62 Alumni Dr
Castleton, VT 05735
General Phone: (802) 468-5611
http://www.castleton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 64 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, sociology, English language and literature, history, social studies, social services, Americal literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 51 | business management, marketing, accounting, business, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | forensic psychology, child psychology, psychology, medical psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Media | 33 | mass communication, digital communications, journalism, public relations, communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | physical education teaching, science teaching, special ed administration, education, special ed, curriculum and instruction, educational administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | exercise science, health and fitness, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 16 | biology, natural sciences, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | stagecraft, theatre design |
| Medicine | 6 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Castleton in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 272 | 36 |
| Associate's degree | 65 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 26 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2007, Castleton had a total enrollment of 2,144 students (1,873 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 60% |
| New York | 14% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,828 | 1,303 | 71% | 418 | 32% |
| Men | 916 | 613 | 67% | 196 | 32% |
| Women | 912 | 690 | 76% | 222 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,244 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,428 |
| Room and board | $ 7,220 |
| Room charge | $ 4,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,276 |
Financial Aid:
Castleton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 368300)
Castleton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $63,364 | 15 | $59,073 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $48,617 | 9 | $48,860 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $38,753 | 18 | $40,084 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $53,522 | 42 | $48,746 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Literature (United States)
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Health/Medical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Castleton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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