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Goddard College

Plainfield, VT goddard.edu 113 students

Goddard College's main campus was located in Plainfield, Vermont, offering a rural setting for its small student body. The college was known for its experimental approach to education, emphasizing the connection between experience and learning. Goddard was particularly recognized for its low-residency model, initially developed for the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. Sadly, the college closed in the spring of 2024 due to financial challenges.

Programs
2
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$37,864
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$19,568
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Goddard College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 53% of students receive Pell Grants; 69% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $27,429 $109,716
$110K+ $35,596 $142,384
Sticker price (no aid) $19,568 $78,272
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Goddard College

2 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Education
Education, General Compare across schools →
42
$56,397/yr High 5.0x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
13
$19,331/yr Low 3.5x

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