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Vermont State University

Randolph, Vermont · Public

83%acceptance rate
–SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$21,253average net price, in-state

Vermont State University admitted 83% of 3,130 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 45% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Vermont State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $45, and Vermont State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Vermont State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $26,948 in-state and $36,956 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $21,253 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$16,958
  • $30–48k$16,623
  • $48–75k$19,809
  • $75–110k$24,115
  • $110k+$26,240

Quick answers

What is Vermont State University’s acceptance rate?

Vermont State University admitted 83% of applicants: 2,605 of 3,130 (IPEDS, fall 2023).

When is Vermont State University’s application deadline?

Vermont State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

How much is Vermont State University’s application fee?

The application fee is $45 for 2026–27, and Vermont State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.

Does Vermont State University have supplemental essays?

No. Vermont State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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