2024 Vermont Colleges Graduation Rate Comparison
For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate at Vermont colleges is 55.9%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program. The average transfer-out rate is 23.8% and the average retention rate is 74.6% (full-time students).
Vermont College Graduation, Transfer-out, Retention Rate Statistics
The next list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics. For that, we include only 4-year colleges and having more than 500 enrolled students.
- Middlebury College has the highest graduation rate of 93% and Landmark College has the lowest graduation rate of 34% and .
- Landmark College has the highest transfer-out rate of 39% and Middlebury College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 4% and .
- Middlebury College has the highest retention rate of 95% and Castleton University has the lowest retention rate of 66% and .
Graduation Rate Comparison Between Vermont Colleges
The following table lists Vermont colleges with graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. within 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees).
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington College Bennington, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 69% | 19% | 84% | 38 |
| Castleton University Castleton, VT Public, 4 years four-years | 54% | 28% | 66% | 100 |
| Champlain College Burlington, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 64% | - | 76% | 33 |
| Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT Public, 2-4 years | 25% | 23% | 55% | 36 |
| Goddard College Plainfield, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 57% | - | 80% | - |
| Northern Vermont University Johnson, VT Public, 4 years four-years | 38% | 37% | 68% | 38 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 93% | 4% | 95% | - |
| Norwich University Northfield, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 61% | 27% | 74% | 57 |
| Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 74% | - | 79% | - |
| Sterling College Craftsbury Common, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 29% | - | 75% | 100 |
| Vermont Technical College Randolph, VT Public, 4 years four-years | 54% | 13% | 67% | 33 |
| University of Vermont Burlington, VT Public, 4 years four-years | 75% | - | 89% | 56 |
| Landmark College Putney, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 34% | 39% | - | - |
| Average | 56% | 24% | 75% | 55 |