Castleton University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
80.51%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.83%
Freshmen Enrollment
422
SAT Scores
1,095
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,115 students have applied and 2,508 students have allowed to admit to Castleton University (Acceptance rate: 80.51%). Castleton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.83 % where 422 students have finally enrolled out of 2,508 admitted students.
Castleton acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Goddard College and Northern Vermont University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.30%).
Castleton enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 39.27%).
How to Apply to Castleton University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Castleton. Castleton offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/scholarships-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://castleton.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.castleton.edu/admissions/for-veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://castleton.edu/academics/academic-support/academic-support-center/disability-services#disabilities-access-committee |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Castleton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Castleton University is 1,095 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton University | 1,095 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont | 1,081 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Castleton University, 102 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,095 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 550 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 545 | 590 |
| Total | 970 | 1,095 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Castleton University, 8 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 23 | 26 |
Castleton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Castleton University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |