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Middlebury College

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Middlebury, VT

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Middlebury College is a private small school in Middlebury, VT, enrolling about 2,738 undergraduates. It's highly selective, admitting about 11% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $128,471/year four years out. On-campus housing is mandatory here.

Admissions

Admit rate11%
SAT range1445–1550
ACT range33–35
Undergrads2,738
Yield (admits who enroll)39%
Next deadlineNov 2, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$85,880
4-year grad rate92%
Median earnings, 10yr out$76,310

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Middlebury College weighs your application

From Middlebury College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresImportant
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesVery important
Talent/abilityVery important
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans23%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out88%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$56,508/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$90,917/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$128,471/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other$53,914/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$53,518/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$123,477/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$92,728/yr
Political Science and Government$77,444/yr
Sociology$58,241/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusYes
Dormitory capacity2,700
Typical room charge$10,020
Typical board charge$7,780

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Middlebury College look for in applicants?

Per Middlebury College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, extracurricular activities, talent/ability, character/personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Middlebury College's acceptance rate?

Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT admits approximately 11% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Middlebury College?

Admitted students at Middlebury College typically score between 1445–1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Middlebury College?

Admitted students at Middlebury College typically score between 33–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Middlebury College cost?

Middlebury College's total cost of attendance is reported at $85,880 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Middlebury College?

Middlebury College's earliest deadline is Nov 2, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Middlebury College require students to live on campus?

Yes -- Middlebury College requires students to live in on-campus housing.

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