University of Vermont
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$16,392
Avg in-state tuition
$41,280
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Vermont
The University of Vermont is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Burlington, Vermont. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,136, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 98 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 76%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $16,392, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $41,280.
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.
71% 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
85% 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
76% 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 Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
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
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1350
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards13k
Students enrolled
48%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
80%
Hispanic
5%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
3%
Black
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
13% 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
7
Total Online Enrollment
6,374
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate 27% online
Master's 2% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $16,392 | $41,280 |
Graduate | $12,294 | $30,960 |
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 | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $13,354 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,266 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,832 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,788 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,462 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $33,212 | $58,100 |
Off-campus without family | $33,212 | $58,100 |
Off-campus with family | $22,054 | $46,942 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
11%
Institution Grant Aid
94%
Pell Grant
13%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
European Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Field Hockey
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