Southern Vermont College
Southern Vermont College is one of the sixteen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Vermont. The campus is located in a rural area, in Bennington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 361 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 84 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 54 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southern Vermont College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,500, and fees were $275. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,500 and $275 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students361 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
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The Sage Colleges
26 miles away |
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Albany Medical College
32 miles away |
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Maria College of Albany
33 miles away |
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Excelsior College
35 miles away |
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Franklin Pierce University
59 miles away |
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College of Our Lady of the Elms
59 miles away |
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American International College
62 miles away |
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Bay Path University
65 miles away |
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Colby-Sawyer College
73 miles away |
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Anna Maria College
76 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 03/01/1979 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2005 - 05/11/2014 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2005 - 06/30/2014 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2014 - Current |
Admission
91%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,020/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,020/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,020/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $45,900 | $45,900 | $45,900 |
| ADN | 70 | $71,400 | $71,400 | $71,400 |
| BSN | 125 | $127,500 | $127,500 | $127,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Southern Vermont College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 49% | $4,525 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $931 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $4,492 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $10,222 |
| Federal Student Loans | 92% | $5,825 |
| Private Loans | 30% | $15,193 |
$23,132
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,706 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,347 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,731 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,274 |
| Over $110,000$27,368 |
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Student Population
361
Undergrads
0
Graduates
206
Women
155
Men
94%
Full-time
6%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
55% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
23% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Vermont state board of nursing.
