Vermont's pioneering college for students with learning differences, dyslexia, ADHD, and autism.
Landmark College offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees across disciplines including Liberal Studies, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, Integrated Arts, and Communications & Entrepreneurial Leadership. The college pioneered college-level education for students with dyslexia and serves students with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and executive function challenges. Faculty employ universal design principles and multi-modal teaching strategies. A post-baccalaureate certificate in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity for education professionals was introduced in 2018. The college maintains a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio and provides comprehensive academic support services.
The 650-student body is 97% residential, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 3:1 and average age of 20. Housing options range from traditional residence halls (Frost, Alumni, Stone, Davis) to suite-style apartments (Bridges, Chumley, Aiken). The campus features the MacFarlane Science and Technology Center (opened 2015), the Strauch Family Student Center (1997), and the Chris Family Click Center with recreation facilities. Student media include Impressions literary magazine, Voices Magazine newspaper, WLMC Radio (24/7 streaming, founded 2008), and LC Voices podcast.
Applicants must document average to above-average intelligence with the ability to complete college-level work and a documented condition that impairs learning. SAT or ACT scores are not required. About half of full-time students are transfers from other institutions. The college also offers a three-week High School Summer Program for students ages 16–18 entering junior or senior year, with an optional Social Pragmatics track using the PEERS curriculum.
According to 2011 New York Times reporting, 30% of associate degree students graduated within three years, though student turnover remains high. The college received a $650,000 National Science Foundation grant in 2016 for the Access to Innovative Education: STEM Opportunities program, offering scholarships up to $10,000 and mentoring for Computer Science and Biology students. Scholarships of up to $30,000 are available to qualified applicants.