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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Vermont

8 accredited institutions in Vermont offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8

Colleges

537

Graduates/yr

3

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Vermont

PublicAssociate's

Community College of Vermont

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Vermont State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Goddard College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Champlain College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Bennington College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Vermont

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Middlebury College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Sterling College

Craftsbury Common

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Vermont

Vermont has 8 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 537 graduates annually. Of these, 3 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Vermont residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.