Vermont is a mountainous New England state that tends to keep to itself a lot. It has the second-smallest population in the country (fewer people than the District of Columbia, in fact), but it’s still quite large in character. With 4-seasons and breathtaking color changes in the fall, the outdoors types may find a lot to love by going to college in Vermont. 

The winters give way to a lot of skiing and snowboarding options, and though there aren’t any big cities in the state, weekend trips to Boston and New York are frequent escapes for students in Vermont who want a little extra nightlife and entertainment. 

Universities in Vermont – 4-Year Colleges and Online

Given the small population, it’s probably no surprise to hear that there aren’t too many colleges and universities in Vermont. However, the ones that are there share prestige and have produced many great minds. Here is a closer look at the 16 accredited colleges and universities in Vermont.

Public Universities in Vermont

4 colleges in Vermont offer 4-year degrees:

• University of Vermont (Burlington)
• Northern Vermont University (2 campuses: Johnson, Lyndon)
• Vermont Technical College (Randolph Center)
• Castleton University (Castleton)

Private Universities in Vermont

Several private universities call Vermont home, many of which attract students from outside of the state, too. Here they are:

• Champlain College
• Norwich University
• Goddard College
• Landmark College
• Middlebury College
• Bennington College
• Sterling College
• Saint Michael’s College

Community Colleges in Vermont

There are 12 campuses in the community college system of Vermont, and many offer tuition-free degree programs for qualifying students. Here are the locations:

• Bennington
• Brattleboro
• Middlebury
• Montpelier
• Morrisville
• Newport
• Rutland
• Springfield
• St. Albans
• St. Johnsbury
• White River Junction
• Winooski

Prominent Online Colleges in Vermont

Online college offerings in Vermont are pretty on par with the rest of the country, with the public school all offering at least a few online degrees, as well as several options for hybrid learning. Champlain College and Norwich University also receive high reviews for their online offerings.

Get to Know Vermont

Vermont is a very unique place, with a very laid-back lifestyle and commitment to community, friends and family. Most of the population resides in one of the small towns that create a patchwork across the state. 

The beauty is unparalleled in the autumn months, with color-changing leaves and cloudy sunrises and sunsets over the rolling mountains. For fun, a lot of residents enjoy each others’ company and head to the towns for some live music and other arts festivals throughout the year. In the winter, head for the ski resorts to find the fun!

Institution Name	City	State	Website	Degree Levels Offered	Modality	Profit Status (CNTLAFFI)
Advanced Welding Institute	South Burlington	VT	www.awi.edu	Certificates	Campus	No
Bennington College	Bennington	VT	www.bennington.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Castleton University	Castleton	VT	www.castleton.edu	Associates Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Champlain College	Burlington	VT	www.champlain.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Community College of Vermont	Montpelier	VT	www.ccv.edu	Certificates Associates	Campus	No
Goddard College	Plainfield	VT	www.goddard.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Landmark College	Putney	VT	www.landmark.edu	Associates Bachelors	Campus	No
Marlboro College	Marlboro	VT	www.marlboro.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Marlboro College Graduate & Professional Studies	Marlboro	VT	www.marlboro.edu	Bachelors Masters	Hybrid	No
Middlebury College	Middlebury	VT	www.middlebury.edu	Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Campus	No
New England Culinary Institute	Montpelier	VT	www.neci.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors	Hybrid	No
Northern Vermont University	Johnson	VT	www.northernvermont.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Norwich University	Northfield	VT	www.norwich.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
O'Briens Aveda Institute	Williston	VT	www.obriensavedainstitute.org	Certificates	Campus	No
Saint Michael's College	Colchester	VT	www.smcvt.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
SIT Graduate Institute	Brattleboro	VT	www.sit.edu	Masters	Campus	No
Sterling College	Craftsbury Common	VT	www.sterlingcollege.edu	Bachelors	Campus	No
University of Vermont	Burlington	VT	www.uvm.edu	Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Campus	No
Vermont College of Fine Arts	Montpelier	VT	www.vcfa.edu	Masters	Campus	No
Vermont Law School	South Royalton	VT	www.vermontlaw.edu	Masters Doctorate	Hybrid	No
Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor	Montpelier	VT	www.vsc.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters		No
Vermont Technical College	Randolph	VT	www.vtc.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters	Campus	No