Goddard College

Goddard College Overview

Goddard College is a private, nonprofit school in a rural setting in Plainfield, Vermont. Goddard College was founded in 1938 and the school presently has around 505 students per year, which includes 194 undergraduate students. Goddard College ensures housing for up to 130 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Goddard College!

Interested in music or performing?

Goddard College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Goddard College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Goddard College on the Student Life page.

2022 Goddard College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	56%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Tuition	$18,892
Percent of Need Met	34%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$9,543

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Is Goddard College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what Goddard College offers and if the school seems like the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Goddard College

Goddard College is not difficult to get into. Goddard College admitted 56% of all applicants in 2017. Out of 16 applications received in 2022, 9 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Goddard College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 66% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Goddard Collegereturn for the next year. 49% of Goddard College undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Goddard College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Goddard College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Goddard College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Goddard College meets 34% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Goddard College full-time are awarded $9,543 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $29,135 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Goddard College.

Based on this information, how does Goddard College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Goddard College a good school for you?

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Where is Goddard College Located?

Goddard College is located in the rural setting of Plainfield, Vermont.

If you are interested in seeing Goddard College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 89 to Plainfield, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burlington International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Goddard College and Plainfield are like without leaving home.

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