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Lyndon State College or LSC came into existence as the Lyndon Normal School. Established in 1911 in a mansion built by Theodore Newton Vail in Lyndonville, Vermont, the institution was a public, non-profit, liberal arts college. The original mansion was brought down and replaced with a building dedicated to Vail. In addition to classrooms and offices, the Vial Hall has a bookstore, a student’s centre, a television wing and a snack bar.
A wide range of bachelor’s, master’s and associate’s degree programs are available to the students, who number at about 1300. Several Licensure programs in Education as well as certificate programs are offered. The programs include business administration, digital and graphic arts, education, exercise science and liberal studies.
Nicknamed as the Hornets, the Lyndon State College athletics teams are provisional members of the NCAA.
Lyndon State is located in Lyndonville, VT (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Lyndon State is the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Lyndon State is known for its programs in design, science, mathematics, media, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Lyndon State had 1,415 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Lyndon State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Lyndon State values student athletics, and belongs to the North Atlantic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lyndon State College
1001 College Rd
Lyndonville, VT 05851-0919
General Phone: (802) 626-6200
http://WWW.LYNDONSTATE.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 38 | radio and TV tech, journalism, digital communications, radio and television |
| Business and Management | 30 | business management, accounting, small business management, electronic commerce, MIS |
| Family and Social Work | 26 | human services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 23 | parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies, health and physical education, exercise science, health and fitness, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 20 | meteorology, natural sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English language and literature, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, international relations, English |
| Design | 17 | graphic design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, science teaching, early childhood education, math teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science, land use planning |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Lyndon State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 183 | 34 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Lyndon State had a total enrollment of 1,415 students (1,255 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 51% |
| New Hampshire | 14% |
| Massachusetts | 12% |
| Connecticut | 12% |
| Maine | 5% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Lyndon State offers campus housing for 711 of its 1,255 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lyndonville, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont 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 | 1,081 | 1,011 | 94% | 356 | 35% |
| Men | 597 | 550 | 92% | 214 | 39% |
| Women | 484 | 461 | 95% | 142 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| 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 | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Lyndon State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 368900)
Lyndon State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 | academic year | 14 | $70,417 | 8 | $66,405 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $54,491 | 5 | $53,378 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $44,272 | 8 | $44,316 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $55,822 | 21 | $54,888 |
*: 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 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Meteorology
Natural Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lyndon State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care 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 (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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