All of this really depends on the type of graduate program you would like to enter. There is not a concentration of grad schools in a particular region...they are all over! If however you would like to study marine Biology you would probably need to go near the coast. So focus on your area of study and figure out which program would be best for you.
There are many grad schools available for you in the United States. Most of these schools are centered on or around the East Coast or New England area.
You find out when you have been accepted to grad schools is when you get your deploma.
There are most likely many rankings of schools in Vermont and you could simply read about them in "Best Collages, US News and World Report" which gives you a huge list of the best ranked schools world wide. The University Of Vermont ranked 41st this year.
Grad schools typically send out acceptance letters first, followed by rejection letters to applicants who were not accepted.
For colleges and universities within the Unites States, you can research institutions offering masters and doctorate programs by clicking on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated directly below this answer section.
Yes, they can certainly apply. Most schools like to have foreign students attend their programs. There may be a requirement to show proficiency in English in addition to the other admissions requirements.
There are several sites which rank how reputable certain graduate schools are. The most reputable site with the best information can be found at http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools.
According to US News rankings, the University of Cincinnati is not among the top schools for photography in the nation. http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/photography-rankings
Grad is a Slavic term meaning town. Upon my research, I haven't found any US cities ending in -grad. This may be because the US does not have a significant Slavic culture.
Research schools that offer full scholarships. You can find a list of US colleges and grad schools that offer full scholarships here. Another site is US News and World Report--go to their "Search Schools" page. Realize that a majority of schools that offer scholarships do so because they have a big endowment.
Check this list out, it might help you out. http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/pha/search/distance_zip+22030/order+c_avg_acad_rep_score-desc
A list of schools is at http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-public-affairs-schools/nonprofit-management-rankings .