Northern Vermont University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Johnson, VT

$11,592

Avg in-state tuition

$25,680

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Northern Vermont University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

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

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

77%

Unknown

11%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

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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Castleton, VT · Public · Non-profit

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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Accounting
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business/Commerce, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
	Public Relations/Image Management
	Journalism
4	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Communications Technology/Technician
	Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Education, General
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Holistic Health
	Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
	Health and Wellness, General
9	History
	History, General
10	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Sustainability Studies
	Natural Sciences
13	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sports Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
	Health and Physical Education, General
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
	Outdoor Education
15	Physical Sciences
	Meteorology
16	Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Criminal Justice/Police Science
18	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	Social Sciences, General
19	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, Other
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Cinematography and Film/Video Production
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Graphic Design
	Digital Arts
	Music, General

Northern Vermont University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Northern Vermont University

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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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.