Vermont State University
- Public
Vermont State University: international tuition 22,152 USD per year, one-year total cost 28,972 USD, acceptance rate 81.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
International students can be considered for the merit-based International Student Scholarship (up to $3,500 per year). The pages do not address need-based aid, need-blind admission, or international aid forms.
Getting in. The school admits 81.7% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 28,972 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 2,174 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/12. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Vermont State University?
International tuition is 22,152 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 28,972 USD.
Does Vermont State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International students can be considered for the merit-based International Student Scholarship (up to $3,500 per year). The pages do not address need-based aid, need-blind admission, or international aid forms.
What English scores does Vermont State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Vermont State University?
The acceptance rate is 81.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
This is the full-time annual tuition for out-of-state and international students in standard programs.
Tuition by group
- Standard Programs22,152 USD≈ ₫578M
- Engineering and Technology27,840 USD≈ ₫726M
- Nursing and Respiratory Therapy28,584 USD≈ ₫745M
- Dental and Radiologic31,224 USD≈ ₫814M
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages do not say whether merit is considered automatically with the admission application or needs a separate application, so this is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing on whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; only the FAFSA for Vermont residents appears.
Scholarships at this school
International Student ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page3,500 USD/year≈ ₫91.3M
The page states this scholarship is open to eligible international students.
Better Together ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page mentions only out-of-state and in-state students, not international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Discovery ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
For out-of-state students living on campus; the page does not say whether international students are included.
Free Tuition GuaranteeIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says qualified Vermonters can attend tuition free and does not explicitly state that international students are excluded.
Freedom and Unity ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says Vermont residents are eligible but never explicitly excludes international students, so exclusion cannot be confirmed from this text.
Good Neighbor Tuition ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says residents of Good Neighbor counties get in-state tuition rates; it does not mention or explicitly exclude international students.
Trailblazer ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page distinguishes only in-state and out-of-state students and does not say whether international students qualify.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- EssaysRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Priority deadline for Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Professional Pilot Technology, Radiologic Science, and Veterinary TechnologyApplicationin47days
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data