Castleton University Acceptance Rate
Castleton, Vermont · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,115
- Admitted
- 2,508
- Yield
- 16.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Castleton University's acceptance rate has fallen from 91.6% in 2014–15 to 80.5% in 2022–23. Applications grew from 2,022 to 3,115 (+54%) over that period.
Its 80.5% rate makes Castleton University more selective than about 41% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 9 tracked Vermont schools, it is more selective than about 22%.
In 2022–23, women were admitted at a higher rate (85% for women vs 76.1% for men, a 8.9-point gap). Castleton University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 16.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,022 | 1,853 | 91.6% | 374 |
| 2015–16 | 2,076 | 2,009 | 96.8% | 445 |
| 2016–17 | 2,116 | 2,017 | 95.3% | 476 |
| 2017–18 | 2,297 | 1,873 | 81.5% | 376 |
| 2018–19 | 2,189 | 1,871 | 85.5% | 424 |
| 2019–20 | 2,171 | 1,819 | 83.8% | 397 |
| 2020–21 | 1,933 | 1,707 | 88.3% | 298 |
| 2021–22 | 2,447 | 2,136 | 87.3% | 391 |
| 2022–23 | 3,115 | 2,508 | 80.5% | 422 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,539 | 1,308 | 85% |
| Men | 1,576 | 1,200 | 76.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–620 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 490–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–26 | 2% |
How Castleton University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Castleton University's acceptance rate?
Castleton University's acceptance rate is 80.5% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,508 admitted of 3,115 applicants).
Is Castleton University test optional?
Castleton University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Castleton University?
Castleton University received 3,115 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 2,508.
What SAT score do you need for Castleton University?
Admitted students at Castleton University typically scored 480–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Castleton University getting harder to get into?
Castleton University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 91.6% in 2014–15 to 80.5% in 2022–23.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2022–23. Official site: https://www.castleton.edu/.