New England Culinary Institute Photo - Chef John Barton with a NECI student.

Best Vermont Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 community colleges serving 16,737 students in Vermont (2 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Vermont is approximately $6,570 per year for in-state students and $12,134 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $38,857 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Landmark College. The average community college acceptance rate in Vermont is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 46%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(VT) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
3%
Black
4%
White
54%
Hawaiian
26%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
4%
Vermont All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Vermont Community Colleges (2024-25)

College
Location
Students
Landmark College
Private not-for-profit
19 River Rd South
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6700
| 619 students
Champlain College
Private not-for-profit
163 S Willard St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 860-2700
| 3,825 students
Community College of Vermont
Community College of Vermont Photo
Public
660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 828-2800
| 10,693 students
New England Culinary Institute
New England Culinary Institute Photo - Reviewing the menu with the chef before service.
Private for-profit
62 Ridge Street, 2nd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 327-0287
| 22 students
Sterling College
Private not-for-profit
16 Sterling Drive
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-7711
| 126 students
Vermont Technical College
Public
124 Admin Drive
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 728-1000
| 1,452 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Vermont?
There are 6 community colleges serving 16,737 students in Vermont.
How much do community colleges cost in Vermont?
The average tuition for community colleges in Vermont is approximately $6,570 per year for in-state students and $12,134 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $38,857.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Vermont?
The top-ranked community colleges in Vermont include Landmark College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Vermont?
The average community college acceptance rate in Vermont is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Vermont?
Community colleges in Vermont have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Vermont?
Community colleges in Vermont have approximately 46% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.

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