Castleton University, VT
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
78%
Tuition
$11,282 in-state , $26,690 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#24 in Regional Colleges North
Scholarships
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 430-540
SAT Writing: 420-520 SAT Critical Reading: 420-530
Description
First-Year Students whose permanent residence is in Vermont with a recalculated high school GPA of 3.3/4.0 (88/100) or higher will be considered for the Academic Achievement Scholarship without regard to standardized test score. Candidates need to have completed a rigorous, college preparatory high school curriculum as determined by Castleton Admissions.
Valedictorian Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 430-540
SAT Writing: 420-520 SAT Critical Reading: 420-530
Description
Valedictorian Scholarship (International)
Any individual who can provide proof of valedictorian status from a regionally accredited or state approved public or independent high school will be eligible for the full tuition Valedictorian Scholarship and may be invited to participate in honors programming. Class ranking must be provided on an official high school transcript. Students who enroll during the fall or spring semesters may be eligible. Conditions do apply. Contact International Admissions for details.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
Academic Achievement Scholarship
First-Year Students whose permanent residence is in Vermont and have achieved academic excellence will be considered for the Academic Achievement Scholarship without regard to standardized test score. Candidates need to have completed a rigorous, college preparatory high school curriculum as determined by Castleton Admissions. Scholarships of $4,000 per year will be awarded. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton as long as the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.
Castleton Scholars Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$9,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
Castleton Scholars Award
First-Year students whose permanent residence is outside of Vermont who have a recalculated high school GPA of 3.0/4.0 (85/100) or higher will be considered for the National Scholars Award in the fall or spring semester. Candidates need to have completed a rigorous, college preparatory high school curriculum as determined by Castleton Admissions. Scholarships of $9,000 per year will be awarded to qualifying students. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton as long as the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.
Citizenship Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 430-540
SAT Writing: 420-520 SAT Critical Reading: 420-530
Description
A Citizenship Scholarship of up to $2,500 per year will be awarded to qualifying students. These scholarships will be awarded to new first-year students entering Castleton in the fall or spring semester. Interested students are strongly encouraged to highlight their dedication to school and community involvement as well as other achievements on their application. All decisions will be based on information from the student
Citizenship Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $2,500
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
Citizenship Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $2,500 per year will be awarded to qualifying students. These scholarships will be awarded to new students entering Castleton in the fall or spring semester. Interested students are strongly encouraged to highlight their dedication to school and community involvement as well as other achievements on their application. All decisions will be based on information from the student?s admissions file. Students must meet the following criteria to be considered:
achieve a minimum high school grade point average of 2.5/4.0 (80/100)
demonstrated longstanding dedication and/or leadership to a school or community based organization, volunteer program, or part-time employment
English Literature Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 430-540
SAT Writing: 420-520 SAT Critical Reading: 420-530
Description
The English Literature Scholarship is open to all entering students in the fall semester majoring in literature. Recipients are selected by department faculty. The award of $2,500 per year is renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton provided the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average, remains an English major, and contributes positively to the program.
English Literature Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
English Literature Scholarship
The English Literature Scholarship is open to all entering students in the fall semester majoring in literature. Recipients are selected by department faculty. The award of $2,500 per year is renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton provided the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average, remains an English major, and contributes positively to the program.
Honors Program Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$11,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1100
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 430-540
SAT Writing: 420-520 SAT Critical Reading: 420-530
Description
Honors Program Scholarship (International)
The Castleton Honors Scholarship Program is open to eligible new first-year students who enroll during the fall or spring semester. Transfer students who have earned 18 credits or less with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or higher may also qualify.
Eligible students are awarded this scholarship upon acceptance to the college. Students who choose to accept the scholarship and matriculate at Castleton will be expected to participate in the Honors Program. Students in this program enroll in an Honors course every semester of the first and second years and have the option to live in Honors Housing every year. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of full-time continuous enrollment at Castleton as long as the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average (GPA).
Reading and Math Combined SAT/ACT Composite Score: 1100 or higher / 24 or higher
TOEFL or IELTS Scores: 100 iBT or 7 IELTS
High School Grade Point Average (GPA): 3.3
Honors Program Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $11,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1100
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
Honors Program Scholarship
The Castleton Honors Scholarship Program is open to eligible new first-year students who have achieved academic excellence and have earned a score of 1100 on the SAT Reading and Math sections or a composite score of 22 on the ACT will be considered for the program. Eligible students are awarded competitive scholarships of up to $11,000 per year upon acceptance to the University. Students who choose to accept the scholarship and matriculate at Castleton will be expected to participate in the Honors Program. Students in this program enroll in an Honors course every semester of the first and second years and have the option to live in Honors Housing every year. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of full-time continuous enrollment at Castleton as long as the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.
International Student Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 430-540
SAT Writing: 420-520 SAT Critical Reading: 420-530
Description
The International Student Scholarship is open to all non-citizens and non-residents of the United States. Competitive scholarships of up to $5,000 per year will be awarded to deserving students who enter Castleton on a full time basis during the fall semester. The committee will consider both academic and extra-curricular credentials. Awards are renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton as long as the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average. International students may also be considered for all other scholarships with the exception of National Scholars Award, Citizenship and Yellow Ribbon Scholarships.
International Student Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
International Student Scholarship
The International Student Scholarship is open to all non-citizens and non-residents of the United States. Competitive scholarships of up to $2,500 per year will be awarded to deserving students who enter Castleton on a full time basis during the fall semester. The committee will consider both academic and extra-curricular credentials. Awards are renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton as long as the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average. International students may also be considered for all other scholarships with the exception of theYellow Ribbon Scholarship.
Spanish Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 430-540
SAT Writing: 420-520 SAT Critical Reading: 420-530
Description
The Spanish Scholarship is open to all entering students in the fall semester majoring in Spanish. Recipients are selected by department faculty. The recipient's award of $2,500 per year is renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton provided that the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average, remains a Spanish major, and contributes positively to the program.
Spanish Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
Spanish Scholarship
The Spanish Scholarship is open to all entering students in the fall semester majoring in Spanish. Recipients are selected by department faculty. The recipient's award of $2,500 per year is renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton provided that the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average, remains a Spanish major, and contributes positively to the program.
Valedictorian Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
Valedictorian Scholarship
Any individual who can provide proof of valedictorian status from a regionally accredited or state approved public or independent high school will be eligible for the full tuition Valedictorian Scholarship and may be invited to participate in honors programming. Class ranking must be provided on an official high school transcript. Students who enroll during the fall or spring semesters may be eligible. Conditions do apply. Contact admissions for details.
Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 430-540
SAT Writing: 420-520 SAT Critical Reading: 420-530
Description
The Music Scholarship is open to all entering students in the fall semester majoring in music. Recipients are selected by department faculty and an audition is required. The award of $2,500 per year is renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton provided the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average, remains a music major, and contributes positively to the program.
Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-520 range of middle 50%
Description
Music Scholarship
The Music Scholarship is open to all entering students in the fall semester majoring in music. Recipients are selected by department faculty and an audition is required. The award of $2,500 per year is renewable for up to four years of continuous full-time enrollment at Castleton provided the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average, remains a music major, and contributes positively to the program.
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