← Back to collegesThe University of Vermont was chartered in 1791, making it the fifth college established in New England after Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown. Founded with the involvement of Ira Allen, UVM became Vermont's land-grant institution following the 1862 Morrill Act, which added a State Agricultural College. Carnegie classifies UVM as an R1 research university, and its academic units include the Larner College of Medicine.
Admissions
Admit rate65%
SAT range1290–1440
ACT range30–32
Undergrads11,743
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$35,649
4-year grad rate79%
Median earnings, 10yr out$62,472
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
How University of Vermont weighs your application
From University of Vermont's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
Academic factorsRigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factorsInterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationImportant
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceImportant
State residencyImportant
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Vermont weighs in your application
Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans37%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out81%
"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
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related SciencesAnimal Sciences$48,468/yr
Plant Sciences$34,672/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$80,593/yr
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$65,120/yr
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$53,755/yr
Biology, General$50,813/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$38,421/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and Operations$82,284/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$68,395/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$65,706/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer Science$81,160/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,111/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$44,006/yr
EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$95,036/yr
Mechanical Engineering$83,438/yr
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$77,348/yr
Civil Engineering$77,342/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$49,101/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$52,698/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$41,124/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$82,571/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$72,668/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$68,482/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$57,174/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$54,726/yr
Mathematics and Statistics Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesNutrition Sciences$61,238/yr
International/Globalization Studies$51,219/yr
Natural Resources and ConservationNatural Resources Conservation and Research$46,986/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$59,127/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$52,805/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social SciencesEconomics$69,416/yr
Political Science and Government$63,279/yr
Sociology$54,529/yr
Anthropology$49,987/yr
Geography and Cartography$40,871/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsFine and Studio Arts$53,191/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$32,100/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 campusNo
Dormitory capacity6,655
Typical room charge$8,756
Typical board charge$4,568
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
GPARequired
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 University of Vermont look for in applicants?
Per University of Vermont's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Vermont's acceptance rate?
University of Vermont in Burlington, VT admits approximately 65% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Vermont?
Admitted students at University of Vermont typically score between 1290–1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Vermont?
Admitted students at University of Vermont typically score between 30–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Vermont cost?
University of Vermont's total cost of attendance is reported at $35,649 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Vermont?
University of Vermont's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Vermont require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Vermont doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.