Vermont Technical College

Vermont Technical College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Randolph Center, Vermont. Vermont Tech was founded in 1866 and now enrolls around 1,486 students a year, including 1,482 undergrads. Vermont Tech provides housing for up to 600 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 10% of students spend their weekends on campus .

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

Interested in journalism or communications? Vermont Tech students can .

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

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

Learn more about life at Vermont Tech on the Student Life page.

2021 Vermont Tech Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	60%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	42%
In-State Tuition	$14,712
Out-of-State	$28,128
Percent of Need Met	44%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$12,000

Is Vermont Tech 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 selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. 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 to get a clearer idea of what Vermont Tech offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Vermont Tech Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Vermont Tech. The acceptance rate at Vermont Tech is 60%. Out of 908 applications received in 2021, 549 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Vermont Tech

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.

About 65% of students who start at Vermont Tech return the next year. Vermont Tech's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 37%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Vermont Tech Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 98% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Vermont Tech's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $5.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $26,988 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Vermont Tech

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. Vermont Tech meets 44% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Vermont Tech full-time are awarded $12,000 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $30,865 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 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 Vermont Tech. Based on this information, how does Vermont Tech sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Vermont Tech a good school for you?

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Where is Vermont Tech?

Vermont Tech is located in the rural setting of Randolph Center, Vermont.

If you want to see Vermont Tech for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 89 to Randolph Center, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burlington International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Vermont Tech and Randolph Center are like without leaving home.

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