Vermont State University

What Vermont State University does

Vermont State University (VTSU) is a public, multi-campus university and constituent institution of the Vermont State Colleges System, formed in 2023 through the merger of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College. It serves approximately 4,775 students (4,003 undergraduate and 772 graduate) across five campuses — Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph Center, and Williston — plus nine Vermont learning sites and select out-of-state locations. The university offers 105+ academic programs spanning associate, bachelor's, master's, and certificate levels in applied technology, engineering, healthcare, nursing, education, business, atmospheric sciences, computer science, and the arts, with delivery across in-person, hybrid, and fully online formats.

The technology stack is commodity EdTech rather than proprietary: the Canvas learning management system underpins online and hybrid instruction, the VTSU/VSCS portal handles student services, and standard third-party tools (Common App, Parchment, CastleBranch, YouVisit virtual tours, eRezLife, Duo MFA, OPS-COM) cover admissions, transcripts, compliance, housing, and parking. Specialized facilities include six libraries, theaters, art galleries, a dental hygiene clinic, a recording studio, a broadcasting facility (News7), and an advanced manufacturing center. Research centers span workforce development, schools, social justice, trauma-responsive care, atmospheric and climate science (including Vermont Mesonet collaboration), and Canadian studies.

The revenue model combines tuition, fees, housing and food services, financial aid administration, and state appropriations. In-state standard tuition starts at $11,088/year, with program-specific differentials pushing nursing/respiratory at $16,368 and dental/radiologic at $19,056; online-only programs are priced uniformly at $402/credit. The Freedom & Unity Scholarship covers tuition for income-eligible Vermonters, and over 80% of students receive some form of financial aid. Distribution relies on direct application, Common App membership, campus visit events, virtual tours, and high school counselor relationships, supported by digital marketing across social platforms. The university is governed by the VSCS Board of Trustees, with no private equity, venture capital, or individual ownership stake.

Name

Vermont State University

Legal name

Vermont State University

Website

https://vermontstate.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vermont State University is a public, multi-campus university within the Vermont State Colleges System serving 4,775 students across five Vermont campuses and learning sites, offering 105+ academic programs from associate to graduate degrees with tuition starting at $11,088 in-state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Public university
• Degree programs
• Online learning
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyndonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition charges for in-state, out-of-state, and online students. Fee-based revenue includes institutional fees, program-specific fees, and graduation fees. Financial aid in forms of grants and loans flow through the institution.
2. Housing and Food Services: On-campus housing and dining plan charges provide auxiliary revenue. Standard on-campus housing approximately $4,341 per semester with food plans at $2,891 per semester.
3. Financial Aid Administration: State and federal financial aid processing including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans administered through the institution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vermont State University delivers higher education through 105+ academic programs spanning associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees across five campuses in Vermont (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph Center, Williston) plus additional learning sites. It also offers fully online degree programs, professional development, continuing education, and workforce training for Vermont residents, out-of-state students, and international learners.

Product overview

Vermont State University is a public multi-campus university offering 105+ academic programs across five distinct campuses (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph, and Williston) plus numerous learning sites statewide. The university's product portfolio centers on its academic programs spanning associate through graduate degrees in applied technology, engineering, healthcare, education, business, and the arts, complemented by comprehensive student services, varsity athletics, research centers, and professional development offerings. VTSU provides flexible learning through in-person, online, and hybrid formats, with specialized facilities including libraries, studios, labs, theaters, and a dental clinic. Financial aid programs including the Freedom & Unity Scholarship support accessibility. The institution also participates in the development of the Vermont Mesonet statewide weather monitoring network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs Portfolio 105+ academic programs offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and certificates across applied technology, engineering, healthcare, education, business, psychology, climate science, computer science, and the arts. For undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students.
• Five Campus System Five distinct campuses (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph, Williston) plus learning sites across Vermont and out-of-state providing in-person, hybrid, and online educational options for prospective students.
• Online Programs Online bachelor's completion and graduate programs at $402/credit with no in-state/out-of-state rate differentiation, providing flexible learning for working professionals and remote students.
• Research Centers Multiple applied research centers spanning workforce development, social justice, trauma-responsive care, manufacturing, and atmospheric/climate science.
• Student Success Services Comprehensive student support services including academic advising, career development, disability services, health and wellness, international student services, TRIO programs, summer bridge, tutoring, and residence life for all enrolled students.
• Varsity Athletics Student-athlete varsity sports programs across four campuses including soccer, basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, alpine skiing, and other NCAA/club sports.
• Specialized Facilities and Studios Six libraries, theaters, art galleries, dental hygiene clinic, recording studio, News7 broadcasting facility, advanced manufacturing center, and innovation labs supporting hands-on learning.
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Workforce and professional development programs, continuing education courses, and community education opportunities for adult learners and professionals seeking career advancement or new skills.
• Financial Aid and Scholarships Comprehensive financial support including scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, the Freedom & Unity Scholarship for income-eligible Vermonters, NEBHE tuition break programs, and federal student aid.
• On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans On-campus residence halls (1,505 students across 33 halls) with standard housing at $4,341/semester and standard food plan at $2,891/semester.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% Fall to Fall retention rate demonstrates strong student satisfaction and support effectiveness.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026NVDA assumed ownership of Do North Coworking from Vermont State University in March 2026. The transfer positions Do North for expanded regional programming and partnerships leveraging NVDA's economic development focus across northeast Vermont. VTSU originally established Do North as an economic development initiative.
• University of Vermont (UVM) Water Resources InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVM's Water Resources Institute is developing the Vermont Mesonet, a statewide network of automated weather monitoring stations. VTSU supports this initiative through research collaboration and the first weather station development. Vermont is currently one of only twelve states without a statewide mesonet network.
• Leahy Institute for Rural PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships supported the first weather station in the Vermont Mesonet network, demonstrating federal/state partnership for rural development through infrastructure and research.
• Governor's Institutes of Vermont (GIV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVTSU Lyndon Campus hosts the Governor's Institutes of Vermont's 2026 Weather & Climate Science Institute from July 5-11, a week-long immersive summer program for high school students. GIV provides sliding-scale tuition model making programs accessible.
• Community College of Vermont (CCV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVTSU has over 35 pathways from CCV to VTSU for seamless transfer. Joint mission as part of Vermont State Colleges System to serve Vermonters. CCV students receive dedicated support including Vermont Transfer Guarantee.
• Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVTSU is part of the Vermont State Colleges System joined by Community College of Vermont in collective mission to serve Vermonters. VSCS provides system-level governance, shared services, and Vision 2030 strategic framework.
• University of Vermont (UVM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuition remission agreement allows dependent children and stepchildren of VTSU employees to attend UVM tuition-free. Partnership supports workforce development and educational access across Vermont higher education.
• Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership site for Respiratory Therapy program students to complete required job shadow experiences and clinical rotations alongside respiratory therapists.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plymouth State University: A public regional comprehensive university in New Hampshire of similar scale (~4,500 students), also part of the University System of New Hampshire. Closely comparable on size, mission, geographic scope, and rural New England regional public positioning.
• Keene State College: Public regional comprehensive college in New Hampshire (~3,500 students), focused on undergraduate teaching with strong applied/health science programs. Directly comparable on mission, scale, and student demographic mix.
• Eastern Connecticut State University: Public regional comprehensive in Connecticut (~4,500 students) with small class sizes and applied liberal arts/professional programs. Comparable scale, public regional mission, and student demographic.
• University of Maine at Farmington: Public regional comprehensive in rural Maine (~2,000 students) with strong teacher education and health science programs. Comparable mission, regional scope, and demographic orientation.
• SUNY Plattsburgh: Public regional comprehensive in New York (~5,000 students), comparable on size, regional public mission, and small-class teaching focus, including healthcare and education programs.
• Community College of Vermont: Vermont's primary public two-year institution, also part of the Vermont State Colleges System. Directly comparable as a sister institution with overlapping mission and shared governance.

Regional players

• Unity Environmental University: Private environmental and sustainability-focused university based in Maine, with overlap in environmental science, climate, and applied natural resource programs aligned to Vermont-relevant curricula.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large nonprofit university with a dominant national online program competing for the same adult-learner and online undergraduate segments that VTSU targets with its $402/credit offerings.
• Western Governors University: Nonprofit online-first competency-based university with broad program portfolio and aggressive pricing. Directly competes with VTSU Online for working-adult learners in business, IT, education, and healthcare completion programs.
• University of Vermont: Vermont's flagship public research university (~13,000+ students). Operates in the same Vermont higher-education ecosystem with overlapping programs and recruitment pools, but at materially larger scale and a research/selective positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/vermont-state-university
• Facebookfacebook.com/111411482213684
• Xx.com/kinghornetlsc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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