Goddard College

Plainfield, VT

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Goddard, founded in 1938, is a private college of liberal and practical arts. Its 250-acre campus, located on a former farm estate, is ten miles from Montpelier.

Website: www.goddard.edu/

Private
Co-ed
194
Undergraduate
Students
(72.2%) 140 Women
(27.8%) 54 Men
311
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
56% of 16 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
Not available
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
37%
Average Freshman Award
$10,090
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
Not reported
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
12
Regular Class Size
Not reported
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Campus Life

Plainfield Population
1,286
Nearest Metropolitan Area
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
 
Students in College Housing
 
Athletic Conferences
 
Mascot
 
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
3.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.6% Asian
1.0% Black/African-American
2.1% Hispanic/Latino
5.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
68.0% White
17.5% Unknown
International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
66.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
28.0%
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English   4
Mathematics   4
Science   4
Foreign Language   2
Social Studies   4
History    
Academic Electives    

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT    
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only  
SAT Essay Component Policy Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
123 Pitkin Road
City, State, Zip
Plainfield, VT 05667-9432
Phone
(802) 454-8311 x243
Fax
(802) 454-1029
E-mail
admissions@goddard.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
 
Early Action Notification
 

Application Form

Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
4 years of English, mathematics, social studies, natural sciences; 3 years of lab science; 2 years of a foreign language; creative portfolio for arts recommended for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
56% of 16 applicants were admitted
Women
60% of 10 applicants were admitted
Men
50% of 6 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
 
Students Offered Wait List
 
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
Not reported
3.75 and Above
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
 
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
Not available
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Books and Supplies
Not reported
Other Expenses
Not reported
Payment Plans
 

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Not reported
Award Notification
Not reported
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 003686		 Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
5 (83.3%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
5 (100.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
5 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
37%
Average Award
$10,090
Need-Based Gift
Received by 4 (80.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,925
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 5 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,550
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
147 (81.2%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
141 (95.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
139 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1 (.7%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
35%
Average Award
$8,211
Need-Based Gift
Received by 119 (85.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,622
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 135 (97.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,379
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
4 (2.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,062

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
Not reported
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
 
Other Loans
 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Adult Development and Aging
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Behavioral Aspects of Health
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Botany/Plant Biology
  • Child Development
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Community Psychology
  • Comparative Literature
  • Creative Writing
  • Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
  • Education, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Family Psychology
  • Folklore Studies
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • History, General
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
  • International/Global Studies
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Labor Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multicultural Education
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • Personality Psychology
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
  • Photography
  • Political Science and Government, Other
  • Psychology, General
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Social Psychology
  • Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
  • Sociology
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Somatic Bodywork
  • Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Women's Studies
  • Writing, General
Most Popular Disciplines
 
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Students required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
12
Part-Time Faculty
77
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
10%
Regular Class Size
Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
185,021
Computer Ownership
Students required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
55
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Not reported
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts

Master's Programs of Study

  • Art Therapy
  • Business Administration and Management--General
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Comparative and Interdisciplinary Arts
  • Education--General
  • Health Promotion
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Psychology--General
  • Sustainability Management
  • Writing

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Not reported

Location and Setting

Plainfield Population
1,286
Nearest Metropolitan Area
 
Campus Size
200 acres

Weather

Temperature
7.5 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September
Rain
155 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
10 mile(s) from campus in Montpelier
Nearest Train Station
10 mile(s) from campus in Montpelier

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
 
Housing Requirements
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
 
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
 
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
 

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Other
patrols by trained security personnel 9 pm to 6 am

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
 
Mascot
 
School Colors
Maroon and gray

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Women's Sports Offered Scholarships
Mens's Sports Offered Scholarships
Women's Club Sports
 
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
 

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
radio station
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
ROTC
 

Student Body

Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
194
Women
140 (72.2%)
Men
54 (27.8%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
182
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
3.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.6% Asian
1.0% Black/African-American
2.1% Hispanic/Latino
5.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
68.0% White
17.5% Unknown
International Students.
Not reported
Average Age
33
All Graduate Students
311

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
66.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
49.0%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
28.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported

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