Vermont College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Vermont colleges

There are 12 four-year colleges and universities in Vermont—2 public institutions and 10 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $15,505, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $33,899. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.38% and out-of-state costs changed by 3.83%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 6.61% (in-state) and 10.09% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $51,367 in 2025. That is a 3.00% change from last year and 26.94% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $11,179, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $22,231. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by -13.15% and out-of-state costs changed by -0.08%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is -29.99% (in-state) and -40.90% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $25,946 in 2025. That is a 1.36% change from last year and 25.21% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 3.00% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 2.38% (lower by 0.62 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 3.83% (higher by 0.83 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 26.94%, compared with public in-state 6.61% (lower by 20.33 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 10.09% (lower by 16.85 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 1.36% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by -13.15% (lower by 14.50 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by -0.08% (lower by 1.44 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 25.21%, compared with public graduate in-state -29.99% (lower by 55.20 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state -40.90% (lower by 66.11 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $34,088 (public in-state), $52,482 (public out-of-state), and $69,950 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 4.78%, 4.89%, and 4.00%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 22.36% (public in-state), 18.99% (public out-of-state), and 30.07% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $33,388 (public in-state), $51,782 (public out-of-state), and $69,250 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 3.72%, 4.20%, and 3.49%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 23.55% (public in-state), 19.66% (public out-of-state), and 30.79% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Vermont Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Vermont from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Vermont and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Vermont public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $15,505 which has increased by 6.61% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $33,899 which has risen by 10.09%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.01% while last year increase rate was 3.83%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Vermont Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$14,814$15,663$16,215$16,692$17,047$17,553$17,542$17,218$15,145$15,505
Year-to-Year Rates1.86%5.73%3.52%2.94%2.13%2.97%-0.06%-1.85%-12.04%2.38%
Cumulative Rates1.86%7.70%11.50%14.78%17.22%20.70%20.62%18.39%4.14%6.61%
Out-of-State Costs$31,434$33,111$34,179$35,148$36,139$36,705$36,694$36,696$32,649$33,899
Year-to-Year Rates2.09%5.33%3.23%2.84%2.82%1.57%-0.03%0.01%-11.03%3.83%
Cumulative Rates2.09%7.53%11.00%14.15%17.37%19.21%19.17%19.18%6.03%10.09%
For private schools in Vermont state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $51,367 which has increased by 26.94% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.69% while last year increase rate was 3.00%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Vermont Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$41,745$43,900$45,553$47,116$48,665$49,976$46,824$48,003$49,870$51,367
Year-to-Year Rates3.16%5.16%3.77%3.43%3.29%2.69%-6.31%2.52%3.89%3.00%
Cumulative Rates3.16%8.49%12.58%16.44%20.27%23.50%15.71%18.63%23.24%26.94%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Vermont public schools are $11,179 which has increased by -29.99% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $22,231 which has risen by -40.90%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is -4.09% while last year increase rate was -0.08%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Vermont Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$16,508$17,139$15,664$13,758$14,531$14,524$14,736$14,575$12,871$11,179
Year-to-Year Rates3.38%3.82%-8.61%-12.17%5.62%-0.05%1.46%-1.10%-11.69%-13.15%
Cumulative Rates3.38%7.33%-1.90%-13.84%-9.00%-9.04%-7.72%-8.73%-19.40%-29.99%
Out-of-State Costs$38,900$36,066$33,250$28,797$29,984$29,977$30,189$30,073$22,249$22,231
Year-to-Year Rates3.41%-7.29%-7.81%-13.39%4.12%-0.02%0.71%-0.39%-26.02%-0.08%
Cumulative Rates3.41%-4.12%-11.61%-23.44%-20.29%-20.31%-19.74%-20.05%-40.85%-40.90%
For private graduate schools in Vermont state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $25,946 which has increased by 25.21% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.52080% while last year increase rate was 1.36%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Vermont Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$21,277$24,438$24,551$25,715$25,910$26,070$26,629$25,554$25,600$25,946
Year-to-Year Rates2.68%14.86%0.46%4.74%0.76%0.62%2.14%-4.04%0.18%1.36%
Cumulative Rates2.68%17.93%18.48%24.09%25.03%25.80%28.50%23.32%23.53%25.21%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Vermont college cost trends.