Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 80.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,090
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 970–1,210
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 24
Admissions Overview
Castleton University has open admission with an 80.51% acceptance rate, meaning most students who apply get in. You'll likely be accepted if you meet basic requirements and show you can handle college work. The middle 50% of students score between 970 and 1210 on the SAT, with an average of 1090. These scores are solid but not highly competitive compared to selective colleges.
Castleton looks for students who want a close-knit campus experience in rural Vermont. The university values students interested in education, business, or the arts, and those who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from professors. They want learners ready to engage with their community and take advantage of hands-on learning opportunities.
Castleton looks for students who want a close-knit campus experience in rural Vermont. The university values students interested in education, business, or the arts, and those who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from professors. They want learners ready to engage with their community and take advantage of hands-on learning opportunities.