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Castleton State College is located in Castleton, Vermont, United States. It was founded in the year 1787. It is the oldest college in Vermont, and the fifth oldest college in all of New England. In the United Sates, it is considered to be the 18th oldest college. The college offers degrees in numerous subjects including natural sciences, social work, education, computer information systems, and environmental science.
Castleton State College is home to a number of Greek honor societies such as Alpha Psi Omega, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Delta Pi, Alpha Chi, and Phi Eta Sigma. Students are also members of other clubs and organizations including the Literary Club, Christian Fellowship, Reel Action Film Club, Criminal Justice Club, Reiki Plus Club, and Spanish Club.
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Campus Location62 Alumni Dr
Castleton, VT 05735
USA
Main Tel: (802) 468-5611
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Castleton State College HighlightsWhere Castleton State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 272 | 36 | | Associate | 65 | 5 | | Master | 26 | 5 | | Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
Castleton StudentsThe student enrollment at Castleton was 2,144 in 2007 (1,873 full-time equivalent). About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class. Undergrads are 69% of enrolled students and graduate students are 31%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,244 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,428 | | Room | $ 4,300 | | Board | $ 2,920 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,276 |
Financial Aid: Castleton participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 52 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 30 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 6 |
Housing and MealsCastleton provides on-campus housing for 950 of its 1,873 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Castleton AthleticsCastleton is in the Eastern College Athletic Conference for major sports.
Castleton Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 67% | | Women | 76% | | All | 71% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-530 | | Math | 450-530 | | Writing | 440-520 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (11 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (7 awarded) - Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (27 awarded) - Administration of Special Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (64 awarded) - American Literature (United States)
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- General Studies
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MEDIA (33 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Journalism
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICINE (6 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (45 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (19 awarded) - Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE (16 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (21 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (49 awarded) - Developmental and Child Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health/Medical Psychology
- Psychology
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