What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Intelligence | 129 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 111 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 56 |
| Business Administration and Management | 47 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 42 |
| Information Science/Studies | 31 |
| National Security Policy Studies | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 26 |
Show the other 29 majors
| Psychology | 22 |
| Architecture | 18 |
| Computer Science | 17 |
| Civil Engineering | 16 |
| History | 15 |
| Construction Management | 14 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
| Computer Engineering | 9 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 8 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Criminology | 6 |
| Communication | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 |
| Neuroscience | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 |
| Engineering | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Data Analytics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Rifle
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
88% of men in fraternities · 62% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Barre, VT
59,844 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.5 of 20
Elevation
851 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
6°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
75.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
6 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,320 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Middlebury College27 mi
- Saint Michael's College35 mi
- Dartmouth College35 mi
- University of Vermont35 mi
- Champlain College35 mi
- Plymouth State University55 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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