Local Colleges

University of Vermont

The University of Vermont combines faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. The university is home to 10,371 undergraduates, 1,516 graduate students, 460 medical students and 1,299 full- and part-time faculty. Located in Burlington, Vermont (perennially voted one of America’s most exciting small cities and less than one hour from Barre), UVM’s setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and the Green mountain ranges, inspires visitors and residents.
802-656-3160

Saint Michael’s College

The Saint Michael’s College is a private, residential liberal arts Catholic college. The 440-acre (1.8 km2) campus is located in Colchester, Vermont (located 55 minutes from Barre). Saint Michael’s has 2,000 undergraduate students who come from 37 states and 13 countries. 80% of students are from outside Vermont. There are 150 faculty members, 94 percent with a Ph.D. or highest appropriate degree. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1. There are approximately 250 graduate students each term; over 90 percent are from Vermont.
802-654-2000

Norwich University

At Norwich University, (located in Northfield 20 minutes from Barre) you’ll develop traits common among leaders in every profession—discipline, integrity, confidence, critical thinking, adaptability, loyalty, and honor—through a wide range of opportunities that will empower you in lasting ways you never imagined. At the core is a rigorous academic environment emphasizing interactive classes, mentoring relationships with faculty, and extensive hands-on learning. Whether you join the Corps of Cadets or pursue a traditional collegiate experience, expect the greatest challenge of your life.
802-485-2000

Champlain College

Champlain College is a private college located in Burlington, Vermont (less than an hour from Barre). For more than 125 years, Champlain has focused on offering a career-accelerating education that leads to real opportunities in the marketplace.

800-570-5858

New England Culinary Institute

Located in Montpelier, 10 mins away from Barre, NECI is a prime Culinary Institute whose graduates are highly sought after. They train future chefs and foodservice managers. Students have the unique opportunity to receive hands-on training in our free-standing restaurant, retail and non-commercial operations.
877-223-NECI
www.neci.edu

Vermont Law School

Located in South Royalton, 40 minutes from Barre, has the motto “Law for the community and the world”. A young and vibrant school that has already established itself as a leader, Vermont Law School is dedicated to providing students, faculty, and staff with an exceptional educational community that values individualism, ethics, personal engagement, and public citizenship.
802-831-1000

Vermont College

Vermont College of Fine Arts offers three distinct graduate programs, awarding Master of Fine Arts degrees in Visual Art, Writing, and Writing for Children & Young Adults. They are located in Montpelier, 10 minutes from Barre.
802-828-8750

Woodbury Institute of Champlain College

Woodbury College, now Woodbury Institute of Champlain College, has helped adults change their lives for more than thirty years. It now offers a challenging but supportive learning environment and convenient weekend or weekday schedules. Woodbury now also offers several hands-on/online classes.

802-860-2700‎

Green Mountain College

Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont, is a four-year liberal arts college emphasizing environmental sustainability. Through a wide range of liberal arts and career-focused majors, the college fosters the ideals of environmental responsibility, public service, global understanding, and lifelong intellectual, physical, and spiritual development.

800-776-6675

Goddard College

Goddard , located in Plainfield 15 minutes from Barre, specializes in low-residency education, a format that is designed to accommodate the lifestyles of working adults. Unlike online courses or traditional classes, the low-residency format offers the best of both worlds – experienced faculty advisors, on-campus residencies, and the freedom to study wherever you are.
802-454-8311‎

Community College of Vermont

CCV is by far Vermont’s most affordable college, with financial aid available. CCV offers over 1,000 day, evening and online classes in 12 locations, one of which is in Montpelier.
802-828-4060‎

Vermont Technical College

“At Vermont Tech, we offer a practical, powerful, career-focused education at a college that is a warm and supportive learning community. As President, I’m proud of who we are – and I’m happy to introduce our college to you.” -Pat Menchini, VTC President

The Vermont Tech approach to learning is both academic and hands-on. This means that our students examine the theories behind the material they’re studying, and have exciting opportunities to put what they learn – plus their own ideas – into actual practice. Every one of our 30-plus bachelor’s and associate degree programs gives our students a solid, up-to-date base of knowledge, skills, and experience. This approach really works: each year for the past two decades, 98 percent of Vermont Tech graduates have consistently found employment and/or continued their education.
800-442-8821
www.vtc.edu/