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Castleton State College Admission Requirements

Castleton, Vermont

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Your chances of getting into Castleton State College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80.5%
Admission Difficulty for Castleton State College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Castleton State College is 80.5%.  Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Vermont.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Castleton State College and can you get accepted?

Castleton State College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,508 out of the 3,115 who applied were admitted.

Castleton State College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.17. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Castleton State College?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Castleton State College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.17 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT

Castleton State College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.17*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Castleton State College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Castleton State College are to have around a 3.17 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.17 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Castleton State College accepts 81% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Castleton State College is 3.17 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #9 in Vermont for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Castleton State College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Castleton State College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 8.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 12.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 22.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 26.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 9.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 3.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.17 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Castleton State College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Castleton State College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

970-1210

Applicants Submitting SAT 

24%
SAT Scores for Castleton State College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 480
Math 25th Percentile 490
Composite 25th Percentile 970
SAT Scores for Castleton State College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 590
Composite 75th Percentile 1210
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Castleton State College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Castleton State College is 1090 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 970-1210. Students who get into Castleton State College score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers..  Castleton State College ranks #6 in the state of Vermont for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1090 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Castleton State College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 970, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Castleton State College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1090, you have around a 81% chance of being admitted. A 1210 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 89% chance of getting in.

Castleton State College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1210 and Above Good >89%
1090 to 1210 Avg + 81%-89%
970 to 1090 Avg - 69%-81%
850 to 970 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 850 Low <54%
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Castleton State College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Castleton State College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 20
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Scores for Castleton State College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 27
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Castleton State College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Castleton State College is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 26.  The school ranks #6 in Vermont for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Castleton State College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Castleton State College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Castleton State College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 81% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 89% with a 26 ACT score.

Castleton State College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >89%
24 to 26 Avg + 81%-89%
22 to 24 Avg - 69%-81%
20 to 22 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 20 Low <54%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Castleton State College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,539 1,576 3,115
Accepted 1,308 1,200 2,508
Acceptance Rate 85% 76% 81%
Enrolled 209 213 422
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 18% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Castleton State College is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Castleton State College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Castleton State College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Castleton State College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Castleton State College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.17 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1090 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230834 IPEDS survey data for Castleton State College.

Last updated February 24, 2024