College · Catholic life on campus
Vermont State University
- LocationRandolph, VT
- Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 5,136 students
Vermont State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
The Castleton club list includes one religious group, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which is not a Catholic group. They list a parish in Castleton, St. John the Baptist, with weekly Masses.
Catholic life scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Catholic life on campus
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- The Diocese of Burlington lists a parish in Castleton, St. John the Baptist, with published Mass times.
Sources (1)
- St. John the Baptist | Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlingtonvermontcatholic.org/church/st-john-the-baptist-castleton · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“masses Wednesday | 8:00 am | Thursday | 5:00 pm | Saturday | 4:00 pm”
- St. John the Baptist | Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlingtonvermontcatholic.org/church/st-john-the-baptist-castleton · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Concerns
- The religious group on the club list is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which is not Catholic.
Sources (1)
- Castleton Clubs & Activities | Vermont State Universityvermontstate.edu/student-life/clubs-activities/castleton-clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Open to all students, FCA provides fellowship opportunities and to learn more about faith.”
- Castleton Clubs & Activities | Vermont State Universityvermontstate.edu/student-life/clubs-activities/castleton-clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.47%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.68%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,562
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Campus facts
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Little East Conference |
|---|---|
| Setting | Rural |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 13 to 1 |
Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 4,087 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 5,136 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $18,212 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $25,988 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $15,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 47% |
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $50,331 |
| Admission rate | 82% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34% |
Value index: 52 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend John J. McDermott, Bishop of Burlington
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Joseph
Source: vermontcatholic.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 231165
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/associate's college
- Accreditation: New England Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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- Is Vermont State University a Catholic college?
- No. Vermont State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead.
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