Colleges near Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier is a city in Vermont. According to Census data, the population is 7,372 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, three colleges are active for serving college programs in Montpelier, Vermont. In addition, there are 6 colleges located within 30 miles from Montpelier.
By school type, there are two public and one private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
Two schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Montpelier, Vermont is $6,920 for Vermont residents and $20,117 for out-of-state students.
A total of 5,218 students enrolled in schools in Montpelier, Vermont, of which 3,172 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Montpelier, Vermont
The following table lists 3 colleges located in Montpelier and 4 schools near Montpelier, Vermont ordered by distance from Montpelier. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Montpelier | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont College of Fine Arts Montpelier, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 0.76 miles | $26,593 | 190 | - | - | $26,593 | - |
| Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor Montpelier, VT Public, 4 years four-years | 0.80 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT Public, 2-4 years valid | 1.04 miles | $13,640 | 5,028 | 20% | 19 to 1 | - | $4,702 |
| Norwich University Northfield, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 9.72 miles | $49,740 | 3,149 | 60% | 13 to 1 | $25,056 | $39,087 |
| Vermont State University Randolph, VT Public, 4 years four-years | 22.62 miles | $22,296 | 5,093 | 47% | 13 to 1 | $10,200 | $9,326 |
| Sterling College Craftsbury Common, VT Private, 4 years four-years | 28.32 miles | $40,760 | 57 | 32% | 7 to 1 | - | $30,596 |
| O'Briens Aveda Institute Williston, VT Private, Less than 2 years valid | 29.10 miles | $17,000 | 80 | 67% | 16 to 1 | - | $5,253 |
| Average | - | $20,117 | 5,218 | 20% | 19 to 1 | $26,593 | $4,702 |