Tuition and Fees

Vermont State Tuition and Fees — 2025-26

2025-26 anticipated costs are estimates at this time.

Vermont State Colleges System Board of Trustees approves annual student costs for Vermont State University each academic year. Final approved student costs will be updated on this page once available.

Vermont State is committed to providing accessible and affordable education — for everyone. We’ll help you get here, excel here, and afford your Vermont State experience.

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Undergraduate Students

In-State Tuition

Vermont State’s affordable in-state tuition costs help ensure college is within reach for Vermonters.

General Tuition**
Program Tuition**
Tuition Total**
Standard Programs
$10,704$446 /creditGeneral Tuition
$0$0 /creditProgram Tuition
$10,704$446 /creditTotal Tuition
Nursing and
Respiratory Therapy
$10,704$446 /creditGeneral Tuition
$5,112$213 /creditProgram Tuition
$15,816$659 /creditTotal Tuition
Dental and Radiologic*
  • Programs Include:
  • Dental Hygiene, B.S.
  • Radiologic Science, A.S. *

    Radiologic Science requires an additional summer trimester during the first year.

    Tuition total cost for the additional semester is $6,136 for in-state students and $10,056 for out-of-state students.

$10,704$446 /creditGeneral Tuition
$7,704$321 /creditProgram Tuition
$18,408$767 /creditTotal Tuition
Practical Nursing CertificateIncludes required 3rd term
$14,718$446 /creditGeneral Tuition
$7,029$213 /creditProgram Tuition
$21,747$659 /creditTotal Tuition
Paramedicine CertificateIncludes required 3rd term
$14,718$446 /creditGeneral Tuition
$10,593$321 /creditProgram Tuition
$25,311$767 /creditTotal Tuition

**Anticipated for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Out-of-State and International Tuition

Students joining us from out of state or abroad will find Vermont State’s affordable tuition rates are competitive with many colleges and universities across the country.

General Tuition**
Program Tuition**
Tuition Total**
Standard Programs
$21,408$892 /creditGeneral Tuition
$0$0 /creditProgram Tuition
$21,408$892 /creditTotal Tuition
Nursing and
Respiratory Therapy
$21,408$892 /creditGeneral Tuition
$6,216$259 /creditProgram Tuition
$27,624$1,151 /creditTotal Tuition
Dental and Radiologic*
  • Programs Include:
  • Dental Hygiene, B.S.
  • Radiologic Science, A.S. *

    Radiologic Science requires an additional summer trimester during the first year.

    Tuition total cost for the additional semester is $6,136 for in-state students and $10,056 for out-of-state students.

$21,408$892 /creditGeneral Tuition
$8,760$365 /creditProgram Tuition
$30,168$1,257 /creditTotal Tuition
Practical Nursing CertificateIncludes required 3rd term
$29,436$892 /creditGeneral Tuition
$8,547$259 /creditProgram Tuition
$37,983$1,151 /creditTotal Tuition
Paramedicine CertificateIncludes required 3rd term
$29,436$892 /creditGeneral Tuition
$12,045$365 /creditProgram Tuition
$41,481$1,257 /creditTotal Tuition

**Anticipated for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Discounted Tuition

Select programs of study qualify for the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) tuition break program. Students majoring in eligible programs benefit from a more affordable tuition rate, 150% of in-state general tuition cost. More information can be found on NEBHE’s Vermont State University page

Online-Only Tuition

Both Vermonters and out-of-state students pay the same affordable per-credit rate for VTSU Online-Only programs.

Housing and Food

Vermont State offers accessible and comfortable living options and varied dining experiences.

Per Semester**
Full Time (Annual)**
Standard Housing
$4,194Per Semester
$8,388Full Time (Annual)
Standard Food Plan
$2,753Per Semester
$5,506Full Time (Annual)
Killington Campus Housing and Food
$6,285Per Trimester
$18,855Full Time (Annual)

**Anticipated for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Learn more about housing and food rates.

Mandatory Fees

These fees apply to students regardless of their academic program.

Per Credit**
Full Time (Annual)**
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$69 / credit
$1,656Full Time (Annual)
Undergraduate (Online Programs)
$30 / credit
Killington Trimester Fee
$2,785Full Time (Annual)
International Student Fee
$216Full Time (Annual)

**Anticipated for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Program Specific Fees

These programs have significant additional fees, or equipment that needs to be purchased.

  • Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

  • Diesel Power Technology, A.A.S.

  • Fine Woodworking & Furniture Design, A.A.

  • Fine Woodworking & Furniture Design, B.F.A.

  • Professional Pilot Technology, B.S.

  • Respiratory Therapy, A.S.

**Anticipated for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Graduate Students

Cost of Attendance

What you need to know about your Financial Aid Budget

Your financial aid budget is a total of direct and indirect costs at Vermont State University, based on residency and housing. It is not tailored to individual living expenses or choices. You can receive financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, work study, etc.) up to the full cost of attendance.

What does Cost of Attendance really mean? 

Cost of attendance (COA) is the total cost for you to attend Vermont State University each year, before financial aid. COA includes the following billable costs:  general tuition, program tuition and fees, housing and a food plan. It also includes the following indirect costs: books and supplies, personal and travel. The Books & Supplies and Personal/Miscellaneous amounts in the table are estimates used in determining financial aid eligibility. Your actual expenses will vary.

Indirect Costs**
On-Campus**
Off-Campus**
Off-Campus (with Parents)**
Estimated Housing
$8,388On-Campus
$8,388Off-Campus
$4,500Off-Campus (with Parents)
Estimated Food
$5,506On-Campus
$5,506Off-Campus
$4,500Off-Campus (with Parents)
Estimated Books and Supplies
$1,000 – $1,680
Estimated Personal
$3,600
Estimated Transportation
$2,910On-Campus
$2,910Off-Campus
$2,910Off-Campus (with Parents)
Average Direct Loan Fees
$78
Health InsuranceHealth Insurance is required for full-time matriculated students and is billed in the fall and covers the full academic year. If you already have health insurance coverage, this charge can be waived by completing and submitting the online insurance selection form by the due date.
$2,116*

*Health insurance for Spring 2026 semester only: $1,310

**Anticipated for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Wellfleet Student is the health insurance students will have and be billed for if they are not already insured either under their parent or other source. Proof of other insurance coverage is required at the Student Administrative Services Office.

To Accept or Decline Insurance 

  • From the Vermont State Portal, select “Student/Faculty/Staff” and log in. 
  • Select the “Student Finances Tile” and select “Student Health Insurance.”   
  • Complete the form, leaving nothing blank, and then submit.   

Please allow twenty-four to forty-eight business hours for the charge to adjust your billing statement if you have declined the insurance.   

The Vermont State University Student Administrative Services office can also answer questions related to the health insurance requirement or the health insurance coverage provided by Wellfleet Student. Part-time students are not eligible for Wellfleet Student. Waiver Deadlines: Fall Term – September 15, Spring Term – February 15

Other allowances that can be added to the Cost of Attendance include course fees related to specific courses, student health insurance, computer allowance, cost of obtaining licensure, study abroad expenses, dependent care expenses, disability related expenses, cooperative education cost. Allowances may be pro-rated based on enrollment.

The Average Direct Loan Fee is a fee charged on all Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans by the Federal government as a percentage of the loan amount proportionately deducted from each loan disbursement.

A Supplemental Budget form is available to students to indicate the need for additional allowances. In most cases a student will need to use private loan funds to meet indirect costs.