Vermont State University's published cost of attendance is $25,988. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $14,645, middle-income families pay around $16,279, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,007.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,988 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,296 |
| Room and Board | $13,618 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,776 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,212 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,645 |
| $30–48k | $12,998 |
| $48–75k | $16,279 |
| $75–110k | $20,668 |
| $110k+ | $24,007 |
Vermont State University's published cost of attendance is $25,988. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $14,645, middle-income families pay around $16,279, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,007. Azimuth ranks Vermont State University #238 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Vermont State University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans. The institution's aid structure is designed to meet demonstrated financial need for Vermont residents and out-of-state students through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,735; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,249, median federal debt of $15,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $169 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Vermont State University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,249, placing Vermont State University in the 31.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among public four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,460 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Vermont State University in the 43.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among public four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Vermont State University #1010 for return on investment among public four-year institutions — in the 31.8 percentile for return on investment among public four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects Vermont State University's focus on applied fields. Business Administration, Management and Operations is the largest program with 23 graduates earning median earnings of $51,438, and Azimuth ranks the program #292 nationally among public four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing #279 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 21 graduates earning $77,267. Azimuth ranks Dental Support Services and Allied Professions #27 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting Vermont State University's strength in Engineering Technology fields.
