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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 2007-2008 was 440 to 530 for students at Castleton. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 440 and 540.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Castleton, in 2007-2008, had 2,144 students (1,925 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 North Atlantic 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] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 68 | marketing, business management, accounting, business, MIS, electronic commerce |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, social services, English language and literature, history, general studies, social studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 57 | educational administration, education, curriculum and instruction, physical education teaching, science teaching, special ed, special ed administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing |
| Media | 27 | mass communication, public relations, journalism, digital communications, communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness, exercise science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 24 | psychology, forensic psychology, child psychology, medical psychology |
| Science | 14 | biology, geology, natural sciences, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | stagecraft, theatre design, drama |
| Medicine | 5 | health professions |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Castleton in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 281 | 40 |
| Associate's degree | 63 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 38 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Castleton had a total enrollment of 2,144 students (1,925 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (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 % |
Castleton offers campus housing for 950 of its 1,925 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,219 | 1,508 | 68% | 455 | 30% |
| Men | 1,064 | 678 | 64% | 209 | 31% |
| Women | 1,155 | 830 | 72% | 246 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| 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 | $ 8,284 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,948 |
| Room and board | $ 7,509 |
| Room charge | $ 4,472 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,037 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,352 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $69,172 | 12 | $63,963 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $54,110 | 10 | $51,408 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $41,654 | 17 | $43,314 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $57,783 | 39 | $51,743 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Track | North Atlantic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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 and Statistics, Other
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
Geology/Earth Science, 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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