Best Vermont Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 community colleges serving 17,070 students in Vermont (2 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
For Vermont community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,570 per year for in-state students and $12,134 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $38,857 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Vermont Technical College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Vermont is 76% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 21% (majority Black and Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(VT) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
4%
Black
4%
White
79%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
4%
Vermont All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Vermont Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Vermont Technical College
Public
124 Admin Drive
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 728-1000
| 1,520 students
Champlain College
Private not-for-profit
163 S Willard St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 860-2700
| 4,137 students
Community College of Vermont
Community College of Vermont Photo
Public
660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 828-2800
| 10,693 students
Landmark College
Private not-for-profit
19 River Rd South
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6700
| 559 students
New England Culinary Institute
New England Culinary Institute Photo - Reviewing the menu with the chef before service.
Private for-profit
62 Ridge Street, 2nd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 327-0287
| 22 students
Sterling College
Private not-for-profit
16 Sterling Drive
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-7711
| 139 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Vermont?
There are 6 community colleges serving 17,070 students in Vermont.
How much do community colleges cost in Vermont?
For Vermont community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,570 per year for in-state students and $12,134 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $38,857 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Vermont?
The best top ranked community colleges in Vermont include Vermont Technical College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Vermont?
The average community college acceptance rate in Vermont is 76% (view national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Vermont?
Vermont community colleges have a diversity score of 0.37, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Vermont?
Community colleges in Vermont are approximately 21% minority students (majority Black and Hispanic).

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