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Goddard College is a private, co-educational college located in Plainfield, Vermont, United States. The college grants bachelor’s and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study. Goddard College was established in 1863 as Green Mountain Central Institute. The founder of Goddard College is Royce Stanley, a progressive educator and follower of John Dewey. The campus is spread across an area of 175 acres.
Goddard’s student body represents students from many countries outside United States. The college also hosts a community radio station, which serves central Vermont and is known as WGDR, 91.1 FM. Many students of Goddard College have gone on to become famous. Some of the notable alumni include Mumia Abu-Jamal, journalist and political activist; Alan Dater, Documentary filmmaker; and Robert M. Fisher, abstract artist.
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Campus Location123 Pitkin Road
Plainfield, VT 05667-9432
USA
Main Tel: (802) 454-8311
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, liberal arts, and medical adminstration.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 158 | 14 | | Bachelor | 57 | 9 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 678 in 2007-2008 (629 full-time equivalent). About 44% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 56% of the class. Undergrads are 37% of enrolled students and graduate students are 63%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,752 | | Room | $ 496 | | Board | $ 592 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,334 | | Other | $ 14,426 |
Financial Aid: Goddard participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsGoddard provides on-campus housing for 221 of its 629 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 100% | | Women | 100% | | All | 100% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Business Administration, Management and Operations
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (35 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS (119 awarded) - Creative Writing
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded) - Community Health and Preventive Medicine
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Goddard with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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