University of Vermont
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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.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
European Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Latin Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Japanese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Aspects of Health
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Historic Preservation and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
BA
MA
DOC
Forestry, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Science
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
23Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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