Castleton University

Castleton University was a public university in Castleton, Vermont.

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)
TypePublic university
Established1787 (1787)
AccreditationNECHE
Academic affiliations
Vermont State Colleges
Endowment$7.86 million
ChancellorSophie Zdatny
PresidentMike Smith
Academic staff
80
Administrative staff
200
Students2,399 (2020)
Undergraduates1,823 (2020)
Postgraduates576 (2020)
Location
Castleton
,
Vermont
,
U.S.

43.607°N 73.180°W / 43.607; -73.180
CampusRural college town, 165 acres (67 ha)
ColorsCastleton green, dark gray and white
     
NicknameSpartans
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – Little East Conference
MascotSparty

In July 2023, Castleton University ceased operations in a merger with Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College. 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.

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