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Campus & Student Life at Castleton University

Home to about 1,744 undergraduates in 2020, Castleton is a small, public university located in Castleton, Vermont. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Castleton offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Castleton can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Castleton Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Castleton Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Castleton. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Castleton Disability Services.

Castleton for the Military

While not a "service academy", Castleton does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Castleton Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Castleton for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Castleton University

Castleton offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Castleton University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Castleton University

Castleton has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,744 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,466 (84.1%). Part-time attendance was 278 (15.9%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,4662781,744

Castleton University is Ranked #1,097 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Castleton is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Castleton #1097 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Castleton University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Castleton by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Castleton Diversity Guide.

Castleton University Competes in the NCAA

Castleton has a total of 432 student athletes, 270 men and 162 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,169,456
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,000,669
Net$168,787

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Castleton University Athletics

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