Public university system in Vermont with five campuses offering 105+ programs across engineering, healthcare, arts, and business.
Vermont State University offers 105+ rigorous academic programs across five campuses and learning sites throughout Vermont. Programs span applied technology, engineering, healthcare, education, business, psychology, climate change science, computer science, and the arts. The university emphasizes hands-on experiential learning through internships, service learning, co-op experiences, scientific research, and study abroad opportunities. Learning formats include in-person, online, and hybrid options to accommodate diverse student needs.
The university operates five campuses: Johnson (350 acres with 1,000-acre nature preserve), Lyndon (195 acres), Castleton, Randolph, and Williston. Johnson campus features the Dibden Center for the Arts, Library and Learning Center, Visual Arts Center, and Wilson Bentley Science Hall. Lyndon campus includes the Theodore N. Vail Center, Samuel Read Hall Library, Harvey Academic Center, SHAPE fitness center with gymnasium and swimming pool, and nine residence halls. Approximately half of students live on campus. Athletics compete at NCAA Division III level in the North Atlantic Conference.
Vermont State University welcomes first-year, transfer, graduate, international, and returning students. The university offers early college and dual enrollment options. Admissions pathways include regular decision and transfer admission. More than 80% of students receive financial aid. The university emphasizes accessibility and flexible learning formats to meet students where they are.
Vermont State University is regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as of July 1, 2023. The institution emphasizes student success through personalized support systems, expert staff guidance, and career-focused experiential learning. Notable alumni from predecessor institutions include meteorologists Jim Cantore and Nick Gregory, singer Cyndi Lauper, and novelist Walter Mosley.