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- School Code: 368300
- Phone: (802) 442-5401
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
83.79%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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General Studies Degree
The general studies program at Castleton State College prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Vermont colleges that offer general studies degrees.
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Castleton State College (Bennington)
One College Drive, Bennington, VT
Castleton State College, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Castleton, VT, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Castleton State College has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,200.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Public Administration And Social Services
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1290 to 1580 on the SAT and in a range of 18 to 22 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Approximately 90 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Castleton State College, with 28 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $10,000 and nonresidents pay $23,000 per year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,500 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.
The Castleton State College "Spartans" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to view more about Castleton State College can visit their website at http://www.castleton.edu.
Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Castleton State College offers an associate's degree program in general studies.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the General Studies program at Castleton State College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Castleton State College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Castleton State College may offer services to students including:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bennington is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Atlantic Conference)
- Basketball (North Atlantic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (366)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports