Data shows that students paid $37,103 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $597 more than the previous school year.
Among the 13 institutions providing full disclosure in the state, Landmark College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $62,720. Middlebury College followed with an average of $62,460 per year. Community College of Vermont students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $7,460.
Currently there are 14 higher education institutions in Vermont.
At the time, at least $144.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started college in Vermont. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $31.6 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Of the 14 institutions in Vermont, SIT Graduate Institute did not provide detailed data on tuition fees.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Average Tuition Fees | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark College | $62,720 | 585 |
| Middlebury College | $62,460 | 2,773 |
| Bennington College | $61,448 | 777 |
| Saint Michael's College | $49,840 | 1,209 |
| Norwich University | $45,340 | 2,799 |
| Champlain College | $44,220 | 3,060 |
| University of Vermont | $39,808 | 11,898 |
| Sterling College | $39,200 | 101 |
| Advanced Welding Institute | $22,500 | 94 |
| Vermont State University | $18,769 | 1,412 |
| Goddard College | $18,477 | 112 |
| O'Briens Aveda Institute | $14,000 | 70 |
| Community College of Vermont | $7,460 | 5,596 |
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