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What 4 years of college costs in Vermont before aid
Across 12 four-year colleges in Vermont, the projected 4-year in-state total runs from ~$42,900 to ~$311,900, with a median of ~$197,200. That median sits above the national median of ~$69,200. Every figure is an estimate from published rates before aid. Totals cover tuition and fees for 2026 entry; housing, meals, and books are extra.
| School | Sector | Projected 4-year total | Growth / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Technical College (projected from 2023 data) | public | ~$42,900 | -1.3% |
| Northern Vermont University (projected from 2022 data) | public | ~$58,600 | 2.5% |
| Castleton University (projected from 2022 data) | public | ~$60,600 | 2.7% |
| University of Vermont (2026-27 announced rate) | public | ~$81,900 | 1.6% |
| Goddard College (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$89,700 | 3.1% |
| Sterling College (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$179,900 | 2.2% |
| Champlain College (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$214,600 | 3.7% |
| Saint Michael's College (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$225,700 | 2.7% |
| Norwich University (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$237,400 | 4.0% |
| Landmark College (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$291,500 | 2.8% |
| Bennington College (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$304,600 | 3.7% |
| Middlebury College (2026-27 announced rate) | private | ~$311,900 | 4.0% |
The 12 projected totals above for Vermont are estimates: published in-state tuition and fees before aid, compounded at each school's own historical growth rate where one exists and a conservative national rate otherwise, bridged forward from each school's latest reported year. Housing, meals, and books are not included. See the methodology.