About Vermont State University
Vermont State University is a public university in Randolph, Vermont, in a remote rural area. It enrolls roughly 3,590 undergraduates. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 13 to 1.
Nursing programs at Vermont State University
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: practical nursing (LPN/LVN) certificate or diploma, associate degree in nursing (ADN), bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), and master’s degree in nursing (MSN). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 145 practical nursing completers, about 138 associate-degree nursing graduates, and about 90 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates. Offering both associate and bachelor’s pathways under one roof can make it easier to start with an ADN, earn your RN license, and move on to a BSN later; our ADN vs. BSN guide explains how to weigh the two. The MSN option is aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $12,400 a year for in-state students and $23,100 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $22,400 a year. About 40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the associate level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $19,000. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those associate-level nursing graduates at roughly $76,700 one year after finishing and $80,400 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 41% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 68% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
The school admits most applicants (about 82% overall), but that does not mean a nursing seat is guaranteed. Admission to the nursing major or program is often a separate, competitive step with prerequisites, minimum grades, and capped enrollment. Check deadlines with the nursing department, and read our nursing school requirements guide to prepare. To work as a nurse in Vermont, graduates apply for a license with the state board of nursing in Vermont and pass the NCLEX. Before you commit, verify the program’s ACEN or CCNE accreditation and state approval, and compare it with other options on our Vermont nursing schools page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.