Vermont State is committed to providing accessible and affordable education - for everyone. We’ll help you get here, excel here, and afford your Vermont State experience.
In-State Tuition
Vermont State’s affordable in-state tuition costs help ensure college is within reach for Vermonters. For determination of in-state residency for tuition purposes, see VSC (VT State Colleges) Policy 301.
| Full Time Annual |
General Tuition |
Program Tuition |
Tuition Total |
| Standard Programs |
$10,344 |
$0 |
$10,344 |
Engineering and Technology
Programs Include:
Architectural & Building Engineering Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology
Automotive Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology A.E. & B.S.
Computer Information Systems A.S. & B.S.
Construction Management A.A.S. & B.S.
Diesel Power Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology A.E. & B.S.
Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Forestry
Information Technology A.S. & B.S.
Landscape Contracting
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Professional Pilot Technology
Renewable Energy
Software Engineering A.S. & B.S.
Veterinary Technology |
$10,344 |
$4,248 |
$14,592 |
Nursing
Programs Include:
Nursing A.S.
Nursing B.S.N. |
$10,344 |
$4,944 |
$15,288 |
Dental and Radiologic
Programs Include:
Dental Hygiene
Radiologic Science |
$10,344 |
$7,440 |
$17,784 |
Practical Nursing Certificate
Includes required 3rd term |
$14,223 |
$6,798 |
$21,021 |
Paramedicine Certificate
Includes required 3rd term |
$14,223 |
$10,230 |
$24,453 |
Out-of-State Tuition
Students joining us from out of state will find Vermont State’s affordable tuition rates are competitive with many colleges across the country.
| Full Time Annual |
General Tuition |
Program Tuition |
Tuition Total |
| Standard Programs |
$20,688 |
$0 |
$20,688 |
Engineering and Technology
Programs Include:
Architectural & Building Engineering Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology
Automotive Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology A.E. & B.S.
Computer Information Systems A.S. & B.S.
Construction Management A.A.S. & B.S.
Diesel Power Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology A.E. & B.S.
Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Forestry
Information Technology A.S. & B.S.
Landscape Contracting
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Professional Pilot Technology
Renewable Energy
Software Engineering A.S. & B.S.
Veterinary Technology |
$20,688 |
$5,304 |
$25,992 |
Nursing
Programs Include:
Nursing A.S.
Nursing B.S.N. |
$20,688 |
$6,000 |
$26,688 |
Dental and Radiologic
Programs Include:
Dental Hygiene
Radiologic Science |
$20,688 |
$8,472 |
$29,160 |
Practical Nursing Certificate
Includes required 3rd term |
$28,446 |
$8,250 |
$36,696 |
Paramedicine Certificate
Includes required 3rd term |
$28,446 |
$11,649 |
$40,095 |
Discounted Tuition
Select programs of study qualify for the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) tuition break program. Students majoring in eligible programs benefit from a more affordable tuition rate, 150% of in-state tuition cost. More information can be found on NEBHE’s Vermont State University page.
Online-Only Tuition
Both Vermonters and out-of-state students pay the same affordable per-credit rate for VTSU Online-Only programs.
Online-Only Programs Expand
Programs Include:
Business Administration A.S. & B.S.
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion
Education: Early Childhood Education
General Studies
Holistic Health
Interdisciplinary Studies
Nursing B.S.N. Online
Psychological Science |
General Tuition
$375 /credit |
Program Tuition
$0 /credit |
Tuition Total
$375 /credit |
Housing and Food
Vermont State offers accessible and comfortable living options and varied dining experiences.
Standard Room
Standard Food Plan
Killington Campus Housing and Food |
Per Semester
$4,052
$2,622
$6,038 Per Trimester |
Full Time (Annual)
$8,104
$5,244
$18,114 |
Mandatory Fees
|
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
Undergraduate (Online Programs)
Killington Trimester Fee
International Student Fee
|
Per Credit
$67 / credit
$29 / credit
N/A
N/A
|
Full Time (Annual)
$1,416
N/A
$2,600
$208
|
Cost of Attendance
What you need to know about your Financial Aid Budget
Your financial aid budget is a total of direct and indirect costs at Vermont State University, based on residency and housing. It is not tailored to individual living expenses or choices. You can receive financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, work study, etc.) up to the full cost of attendance.
What does Cost of Attendance really mean?
Cost of attendance (COA) is the total cost for you to attend Vermont State University each year, before financial aid. COA includes the following billable costs: general tuition, program tuition and fees, housing and a food plan. It also includes the following indirect costs: books and supplies, personal and travel. The Books & Supplies and Personal/Miscellaneous amounts in the table are estimates used in determining financial aid eligibility. Your actual expenses will vary.
| Indirect Costs |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
Off-Campus (with Parents) |
| Estimated Housing |
$8,104 |
$9,328 |
$4,500 |
| Estimated Food |
$5,514 |
$3,998 |
$4,500 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies |
$1,000 - $1,500 |
| Estimated Personal |
$3,600 |
| Estimated Transportation |
$2,904 |
$2,904 |
$2,904 |
| Average Direct Loan Fees |
$50 |
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is required for full-time matriculated students and is billed in the fall and covers the full academic year. If you already have health insurance coverage, this charge can be waived by completing and submitting the online insurance selection form by the due date. |
$2,013* |
*Health insurance for spring 2025 semester only: $1,248
Other allowances that can be added to the Cost of Attendance include course fees related to specific courses, student health insurance, computer allowance, cost of obtaining licensure, study abroad expenses, dependent care expenses, disability related expenses, cooperative education cost. Allowances may be pro-rated based on enrollment.
The Average Direct Loan Fee is a fee charged on all Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans by the Federal government as a percentage of the loan amount proportionately deducted from each loan disbursement.
A Supplemental Budget form is available to students to indicate the need for additional allowances. In most cases a student will need to use private loan funds to meet indirect costs.
Program-Specific Fees
Professional Pilot
| Section Number |
Course Title |
Flight Fees |
Flight Hours |
Credits |
| AER 1021 |
Private Pilot: Flight I |
$14,955 |
30 |
1 |
| AER 1022 |
Private Pilot: Flight II |
$0 |
25 |
1 |
| AER 1120 |
Instrument Rating: Flight |
$13,675 |
50 |
2 |
| AER 2031 |
Commercial Pilot: Flight I |
$19,766 |
80 |
2 |
| AER 2032 |
Commerical Pilot: Flight II |
$9,755 |
40 |
2 |
| AER 3020 |
CFI Flight |
$8,623 |
18 |
2 |
| AER 4010 |
Mel: Ground & Flight |
$4,930 |
10 |
1 |
| AER 4020 |
CFI: Instrument Grnd & Flight |
$3,447 |
10 |
1 |
| AER 4030 |
CFI: Multi-Eng Grnd & Flight |
$7,214 |
15 |
1 |
These fees are based on the average number of hours to complete a course. Additional hours may be required and are billed on an hourly basis until successful completion. All required courses must use full flight hours.
Some flight courses begin as 141 with an enrollment certificate. If a student receives sufficient training to complete the FAA check ride with fewer hours, they can drop as 141 students and receive an FAA Part 61 check ride to complete. Excess funding must be returned to the VA or the student’s account after financial scrutiny of fewer flight hours.
FAA First Class Medical Examination: $200 (approximately)
Completed by an authorized aviation medical examiner and a copy submitted to the Program Director or Admissions by June 1 or start of classes.
FAA Written Exam Fees: $165 per exam
Five exams required during the program.
FAA Examiner Fees: $300-$700 per check ride
Paid directly to the examiner before each oral and flight test for each certificate and rating.
Pilot Equipment: $1,700-$2,000
Insurance: $314 per year
VFA carries liability and hull insurance and extends limited liability coverage to students, but students are responsible for the insurance deductible in the event of a loss. Each student must purchase an individual non-owner policy to cover student liability protection for legal defense, deductible and loss of use, and subrogation.
Please note: Additional programs may require course fees. Fee information can be found in Self-Service under Search for Courses. A green +$ symbol indicates there are additional fees. The fee is listed in the section details.
Refund Policies
Drop & Refund Policy
For all standard full-semester term courses:
Students are allowed a two-week drop period and they will get 100% of their tuition and fees refund as long as they are still enrolled.
For courses that do not meet for the standard term duration, the following formula-based drop refund calculation is utilized:
Course duration is the number of calendar days between the start and end date of the section. The drop refund period is considered 13% of the course duration. The student would then get 100% of their tuition and fees refunded as long as they are still enrolled. For non-standard term courses, this percentage-based approach is consistent with the academic drop policy and the section batch override process used by the registrar’s office to apply add/drop dates.
For summer:
The primary academic program of each student will determine the add/drop policy as stated above.
Regarding CCV:
While the student’s home institution will govern the refund policy applied, CCV and VTSU use the same percentage-based approach for drop deadlines, so students enrolling in CCV or VTSU courses should experience a consistent registration experience. Nonetheless refund policies applied will be based on their primary academic program.
If a student drops all enrolled courses for a term:
The student will be considered as having fully withdrawn from the university (see Withdrawing from the University).
For Non-Degree students:
The add/drop policy follows the location of the course as the student does not have a primary academic program.
Withdrawal Refund Policy
Upon complete withdrawal or dismissal from the Institution prior to the 60% point of the term, a student shall be credited tuition, room, and board charges on a prorated basis. Upon complete withdrawal or dismissal on or after the 60% point of the semester no adjustment or credit shall be issued to the student’s account.
Date of Withdrawal
The date of withdrawal or dismissal is determined by the Office of the Registrar. Ceasing to attend classes does not constitute the dropping of classes or withdrawal from the Institution. In order to be eligible for a refund/repayment pursuant to the above policy, the student MUST notify the Institution in writing according to the processes outlined on the Institution website. For questions regarding this process, please contact the Office of the Registrar.
Prorated Tuition, Room, and Board Calculation due to Withdrawal or Dismissal from Institution and Residence Halls
The prorated calculation for tuition and room and board uses the number of calendar days completed from the first day of the semester to the time of withdrawal or dismissal divided by the number of total calendar days included for the full term. For all students, including online students, the first day of the semester is the date that classes begin as published in the university catalog, regardless of the date of the student’s first class. Even if the number of planned residential days is fewer than the number of academic calendar days, the academic calendar will be the basis of all pro-rata credit calculations.
Prorated Room and Board Calculation Withdrawal from Residence Halls while Remaining Enrolled
In the event a student exits the residence halls, for any reason, while continuing to remain enrolled academically, the Institution will be under no obligation to issue credits or refunds. This includes closure due to a calamity or catastrophe beyond the institution’s control that would make continued operation of student housing infeasible, including but not limited to such circumstances as natural disaster, national security threat, domestic insurrection or widespread pandemic.
Graded Class Work
Graded class work would not be considered in the refund calculation.
NOTE: Ceasing to attend classes does not constitute the dropping of classes or withdrawal from the university. In order to be eligible for a refund or repayment as outlined above, a student MUST notify the Dean of Students and the Registrar’s Office of their withdrawal.
Audited Courses
Students may audit courses with the approval of the Registrar and the instructor of the course. No credit is received for audited courses, and the tuition is charged at 50% of the applicable Tuition rate. All fees are charged at full cost. After the period to add a course, no change will be made to either allow credit for a course audit or to change a regular course to the status of an audited course. The remaining tuition may not be reduced by any other tuition waiver.
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