Goddard College

Goddard College Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Goddard College will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Goddard College Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Goddard College Overview

Goddard College is a private, nonprofit school in a rural setting in Plainfield, Vermont. Goddard College was founded in 1938 and now enrolls around 505 students a year, including 194 undergrads. Goddard College provides housing for up to 130 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Goddard College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Goddard College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Goddard College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Goddard College on the Student Life page.

2021 Goddard College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	56%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	0%
Tuition	$17,084

Is Goddard College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Goddard College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2017 Acceptance Rate for Goddard College

It is slightly difficult to get into Goddard College. The acceptance rate at Goddard College is 56%. Last year, 16 students applied to Goddard College and 9 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Goddard College

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

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Goddard College, around 66% are still enrolled the next year. Goddard College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 49%. 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 Outcomes for Goddard College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Goddard College

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.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $29,135 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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, a school that is perfect 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?

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

If you want to see 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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