Castleton University

This article is about the former independent university in Castleton, Vermont. For the current university in the same location, see Vermont State University.
Castleton University
Former names
Rutland County Grammar School (1787–1828)
Vermont Classical High School (1828–1830)
Castleton Seminary (1830–1876)
State Normal School at Castleton (1867–1920)
Castleton Normal School (1920–1947)
Castleton Teachers College (1947–1962)
Castleton State College (1962–2015)
Castleton University (2015–2023)[1]
SuccessorVermont State University
TypePublic university
Active1787; 237 years ago (1787)–July 2023
AccreditationNECHE
Academic affiliations
Vermont State Colleges
Endowment$7.86 million[2]
ChancellorSophie Zdatny
PresidentMike Smith
Academic staff
80
Administrative staff
200
Students2,399 (2020)[3][4]
Undergraduates1,823 (2020)[3][4]
Postgraduates576 (2020)[3][4]
Location
Castleton
,
Vermont
,
U.S.

43°36′25″N 73°10′48″W / 43.607°N 73.180°W / 43.607; -73.180
CampusRural college town, 165 acres (67 ha)
ColorsCastleton green, dark gray and white[5]
     
NicknameSpartans
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – Little East Conference
MascotSparty

Castleton University was a public university in Castleton, Vermont.

In July 2023, Castleton University ceased operations as an independent university after a merger with Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College, forming Vermont State University, of which it now serves as a branch campus. Upon Castleton's dissolution, it was the 18th oldest university in the nation.

At the time of its closure, Castleton had an enrollment of 2000 students and offered more than 30 undergraduate programs, as well as master's degrees. It was accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

  1. ^ "Castleton Accreditation Documents: Castleton University Self-Study Report 2021". www.castleton.edu. Castleton University. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  2. ^ As of December 31, 2015. "2015 Performance Indicators Executive Summary" (PDF). VSC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-10-10.
  3. ^ a b c "Quick Facts".
  4. ^ a b c "Castleton University | Data USA".
  5. ^ "Colors". Castleton University. Retrieved 2016-09-26.