Vermont
Vermont…a great state to visit and a great place to go to college!
Do you like mountains? Vermont has 223 mountains over 2,000 feet in elevation.
Eager to learn? Vermont has more colleges per capita than any other state with students coming to Vermont from every state in the U. S. and more than 100 different countries.
Winter sports your passion? We have it all from Nordic and cross country skiing, snowboarding to ice skating and ice fishing.
Interested in agriculture? Vermont has nearly a million and a half acres devoted to agriculture and is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States.
Got milk? Approximately half the milk consumed in New England is from Vermont dairy farms and dairying is the primary farm industry in Vermont
Like lakes? Lake Champlain is the sixth largest U. S. lake, running along the state’s western border, and there are an additional 800 lakes and ponds in Vermont if you are attracted to canoeing, fishing or sailing.
Interested in health? For the past three years, Vermont has ranked in the top ten healthiest states. In 2009, Vermont was rated as #1 in America’s Health Rankings.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? There are towns in Vermont that have a 90% chance of a white Christmas each year.
Safety a concern? Vermont is consistently rated one of the safest states in the U. S.
The best way to get to know Vermont and the College of St. Joseph is to come visit! We offer campus tours Monday – Friday by appointment so be sure to call ahead to make arrangements.
As you plan your visit to the College of St. Joseph, check out Vermontvacation.com and Vermont.com to learn all our state has to offer. If you would like to know more about the Rutland area, click on the section called “Rutland area” to your right.
Be sure to also check out the Families & Visitors section where you will find directions and local hotels that offer discount rates if you mention the college when making your reservation. We hope to see you soon!
