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Vermont Technical College

Vermont Technical College

Vermont Technical College, also know as Vermont Tech, was established in 1866, in Randolph, Vermont. It is a public technical college with campuses in different locations, including Williston, Vermont. The college covers 554 acres and caters to approximately 1400 students.

Vermont Technical College has a wide range of Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees as well as certificate programs. Some of the undergraduate courses include Architectural Engineering Technology, Dental Hygiene, and Diversified Agriculture. Fire Science, Diesel Power Technology, and Automotive Technology are some of the Associate courses offered. A single certificate program for Practical Nursing is also available.

The College, which values student’s athletics, has sports teams that participate in soccer, softball, golf and cross country. Vermont Tech competes in the NAIA, and is also part of the Sunrise Conference. They are additionally affiliated with the United States Collegiate Athletic Association.

Overview of Vermont Technical College

Vermont Technical College is located in Randolph Center, VT (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Vermont Technical College is the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Vermont Technical College is known for its programs in engineering technician and nursing and emergency medicine.

Vermont Technical College Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 540.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Vermont Technical College had 1,556 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Vermont Technical College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sunrise Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Vermont Technical College

Vermont Technical College
1 Main Street
Randolph Center, VT 05061-0500
General Phone: (802) 728-1000
http://www.vtc.edu

Vermont Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine215licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Engineering Technician145architectural engineering tech, engineering technology, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electromechanical tech, electrical/electronic tech, aerospace engineering tech
Medical Support And Technology48veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory therapy assistant
Business And Management40business administration, electronic commerce
Mechanics And Repair22automobile mechanics
Agricultural Science And Management15farm management, agricultural management
Construction Trades13building inspection and management
Landscaping And Horticulture9horticultural business
Computer Science And Engineering4computer services management
Science And Laboratory Technician2biology tech

Number of programs and degrees for Vermont Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree31920
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1311
Bachelor's degree635

Student Body

In 2007, Vermont Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,556 students (1,277 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men78%
Women22%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1931%
20-2118%
22-2410%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-396%
40-498%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Vermont79%
New Hampshire6%
Massachusetts5%
Connecticut5%
New York2%
New Jersey1%
Pennsylvania1%
Maine1%

Vermont Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time67 %

Vermont Technical College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total86248656%28759%
Men55936966%22360%
Women30311739%6455%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal400510
SAT Math450540
SAT Writing400510
ACT Verbal1323
ACT Math1722
ACT Composite1621

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT80%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT10%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Vermont Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,948
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,892
Room and board$ 7,220
Room charge$ 4,300
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,920
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Vermont Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 369800)

Vermont Technical College Faculty

Vermont Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2517
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1916

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year0*4$44,949
Assistant professorcalendar year0*8$39,993
All faculty totalcalendar year0*13$43,262

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year18$64,1719$56,560
Associate professoracademic year9$49,3382*
Assistant professoracademic year17$41,1799$40,488
All faculty totalacademic year44$52,25420$48,427

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Vermont Technical College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballSunrise Conference
BaseballSunrise Conference
TrackSunrise Conference

Vermont Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

Vermont Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Vermont Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Vermont Technical College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Vermont Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Vermont Technical College % of degrees in engineering technician
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Vermont Technical College Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Vermont Technical College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Vermont Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Vermont Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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