
Northern Vermont University
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$11,592
Avg in-state tuition
$25,680
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Northern Vermont University
Northern Vermont University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Johnson, Vermont. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,706, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,592, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,680.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
54% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
41%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
77%
Unknown
11%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Black
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
64%
Socio-economic diversity
54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
16
Total Online Enrollment
810
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 33% online
Associate 33% online
Bachelor's 17% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $11,592 | $25,680 |
Graduate | $11,322 | $16,488 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $11,694 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,750 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,694 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,750 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,750 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $26,036 | $40,124 |
Off-campus without family | $26,036 | $40,124 |
Off-campus with family | $14,342 | $28,430 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
62%
State Grant Aid
44%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
54%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Communications Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Communications Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Communications Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
General Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Holistic Health
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
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