Vermont College & University Tuition Rates

College costs are rising throughout the world. As a Vermont resident and parent of a teenager, the cost of college in Vermont is becoming rather startling. Recent tuition rates have skyrocketed leaving many parents wondering how they will foot the bill for a two or four-year college program.

Vermont has been praised as being one of the safest United States. Many college students are looking at Vermont as a potential college destination. Before plans are finalized, it is worthwhile to look at the costs involved at the state's colleges. Current rates are as of Spring 2007. Many colleges are planning to raise rates this summer.

Bennington College:

Located in Southern Vermont, Bennington College costs approximately $35,000 a year. Room and board will cost an additional $9,300. A health service charge of $670 is mandatory for all students, as is an activities fee of $280.

Burlington College:

This small college offers Associates of Arts degrees. Located in downtown Burlington, students will find that housing is often cramped because only a handful of rooms are available. Tuition rates are $18,200 per year with additional fees for housing, enrollment, and textbooks.

Castleton State College:

Castleton State is in the lower-range when it comes to Vermont college tuition rates. Here all new students must pay a registration fee of $195 and an activity fee of $188, this is for both in-state and out-of-state students. The total yearly tuition for an in-state student is $14,659 per year and it is $22,843 for an out-of-state student. This includes room and board, but does not cover text books or insurance fees.

Champlain College

Champlain College is located in Burlington, Vermont. Bus and taxi service is excellent, so often students can get by without a vehicle. Downtown Burlington's shops, restaurants, and bars are all withing walking distance. Tuition rates at Champlain College have just increased. Yearly tuition is $22,250 for both in-state and out-of-state students. Dorms cost an additional $6,510 per year and meals are between $4,000 and $4,400 per year. Text books and school supplies are estimated to cost $2,000 per year.

CCV (Community College of Vermont):

CCV is a community college that does not have a set campus or offer housing. On line programs are offered and there are twelve sites (Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Middlebury, Montpelier, Morrisville, Newport, Rutland, Springfield, Saint Albans, Saint Johnsbury, Upper Valley, and Waterbury) where classes are offered. 2006-2007 rates are $171 per credit for in-state students and $342 per credit for out-of-state students. There is a non-refundable fee of $50 to register with CCV, $80 for independent study, $80 for field experience, and $220 to take the exam to assess your current education level. To gain an associates degree, around 60 credit hours are required. This brings the total for an in-state student to $10,260 or $20,520 for an out-of-state student. Housing, books, school supplies, meals, and other fees are not included in the prior total.

Johnson State College:

Located in Johnson, a rural town near Stowe, Johnson State College is where Cyndi Lauper attended college. Tuition here costs $7,056 per year for in-state students and $15,240 for out-of-state students. Room and board is another $4,299 for a double, $5,443 for a single, or $3,862 for a triple. Activity fees of $187 apply and books and school supplies average about $1,000 per year. Health insurance is required as well, but not included in any of these costs. Because the town is rural, personal transportation is a must.

Lyndon State College

Lyndon State College is on the northeastern border of Vermont. Here in-state students spend $15,005 per year not including books. Out-of-state students will pay $22,733 per year not including books. Text books and school supplies average about $1,100 per year. Lyndon State College is rural so transportation is necessary for grocery trips, supplies, and the likes.

Marlboro College

Marlboro College is praised as being the best college in Vermont. Their tuition rates are rather high, however. Yearly tuition is currently $39,540. This does not include insurance fees, textbooks, school supplies, or personal supplies.

Middlebury College

At Middlebury College, they estimate their yearly tuition to be $44,330 per year. This rate includes room, board, personal expenses, text books, and health insurance. At this time, they are discussing raising tuition rates by about 5 to 10%.

Norwich University

Norwich University is a military university that sits in the quiet town of Northfield. Some small stores and restaurants are within walking distance to the university. Tuition costs are $23200 per year. Room and board is an additional $8,400 per year. Students must also pay a technology fee of $560, Health Services fee of $174, Activity fee of $145, Insurance fee of $700, security deposit of $200 that is refunded at graduation, and uniforms are an additional $1500 per year.

St. Michael's College:

This private Catholic college is located on the Colchester/Winooski border. Burlington and South Burlington area short bus ride away. Tuition to St. Michael's costs $37,405 per year. This does not include text books, school supplies, or personal supplies. Area residents not needing room and board can subtract $7,000.

University of Vermont:

UVM is also located in Burlington with excellent bus and taxi service. Downtown is within walking distance. Tuition rates are $21,330 for in-state students and $36,542 for out-of-state students. This rate does factor in the estimated cost for text books and personal supplies.

Vermont Law School:

At Vermont Law School, incoming students should expect to pay $31,514 per year. There are required additional fees for membership in the Bar Association, graduation, transcripts, text books, and personal supplies.

Vermont Technical College:

Vermont Tech sits at the top of a hill overlooking Randolph, Vermont. Solid transportation is a must for students who will need to purchase supplies and groceries. This two or four year college currently costs $16,881 for in-state students and $24,297 for out-of-state students. Books and supplies are not included in this price. Books and personal items are estimated to cost $2,450 per year.