Castleton University
Castleton University at a Glance
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About Castleton University
According to Wikipedia, Castleton University was a public university in Castleton, Vermont. In July 2023, Castleton University ceased operations in a merger with Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College. Upon Castleton's dissolution it was the 18th oldest university in the nation.
Castleton University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,115 | 81% | 66% | 54% | 1090 | 24 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2022; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Castleton University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $11,832 | $1,246 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2022–23; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Castleton University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 3,086 | 1,966 | 1,120 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Castleton University?
Castleton University is located at 62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, VT 05735.
What Is Castleton University Known For?
Castleton University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Nursing
- Communications
- Earth Sciences
- Political Science
- Medical
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- History
- Education
- Biology
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Business
- Philosophy
Castleton University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Castleton University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Castleton University ranks #818 in the U.S. and #2131 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesCastleton University ranks #880 in the U.S. and #3288 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesCastleton University ranks #936 in the U.S. and #3491 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesCastleton University ranks #937 in the U.S. and #4043 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesCastleton University ranks #1009 in the U.S. and #3499 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesCastleton University ranks #1036 in the U.S. and #3104 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesCastleton University ranks #1194 in the U.S. and #4619 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesCastleton University ranks #1322 in the U.S. and #5313 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesCastleton University ranks #1363 in the U.S. and #4348 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesCastleton University ranks #1367 in the U.S. and #5569 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesCastleton University ranks #1595 in the U.S. and #6540 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesCastleton University ranks #1970 in the U.S. and #5789 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesCastleton University ranks #2028 in the U.S. and #5382 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesCastleton University ranks #2114 in the U.S. and #5652 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesCastleton University ranks #2266 in the U.S. and #8125 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesCastleton University ranks #2333 in the U.S. and #7834 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy Degrees