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College Profile for : Castleton State College
Castleton, VT
05735
802-468-1286 (financial aid)
802-468-1213 (admissions)
Web Site: http://www.castleton.edu
Mission Statement
Castleton, the 18th oldest institution of higher education in America, emphasizes undergraduate liberal arts and professional education while also offering selected graduate programs.
The College is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of students through excellence in teaching, close student-faculty interaction, numerous opportunities for outside-the-classroom learning, and an active and supportive campus community. Castleton prepares its graduates for meaningful careers, further academic pursuits, and productive citizenship.
As a member of the Vermont State Colleges, Castleton extends its resources to the community and supports efforts to improve the region's institutions, organizations, and businesses.
General Information
| Other Names | |
| Type | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control | Public |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Campus Setting | Town: Distant |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Title IV Eligibility | Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
| Relgious Affiliation | Not applicable |
College Athletic Affiliations
| Yes | Member of National Athletic Association | Yes | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
| No | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | No | National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |
| No | National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) | No | National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) |
| No | Other national athletic association |
College Athletic Conferences
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number football |
| Eastern College Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball |
| Eastern College Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball |
| Eastern College Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track |
College Student Services Offered
| Yes | Remedial Services | Yes | Academic/career counseling service |
| Yes | Employment services for students | No | Placement services for completers |
| No | On-campus day care for students' children |
College Special Learning Opportunities
| Yes | ROTC | No | Distance learning opportunities |
| Yes | ROTC: Army | Yes | Study abroad |
| No | ROTC: Navy | No | Weekend/evening college |
| No | ROTC: Air Force |
Teacher Certification
| Yes | Below the postsecondary level |
| Yes | Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization |
| No | Students must complete their preparation at another institution |
| Yes | Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers |

