There are 15 accredited colleges and universities in Vermont. They admit an average of 63% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $27,744 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.
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The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Vermont. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.
| University | Location | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | 11% |
| Goddard College | Plainfield, VT | 20% |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | 48% |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | 60% |
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | 67% |
| Norwich University | Northfield, VT | 74% |
| Saint Michael's College | Colchester, VT | 92% |
| Landmark College | Putney, VT | 44% |
| Vermont State University | Randolph, VT | 83% |
| Sterling College | Craftsbury Common, VT | 92% |
| Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor | Montpelier, VT | 95% |
| SIT Graduate Institute | Brattleboro, VT | — |
| Community College of Vermont | Montpelier, VT | — |
| Vermont College of Fine Arts | Montpelier, VT | 62% |
| Vermont Law and Graduate School | South Royalton, VT | 76% |
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Universities in Vermont with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Vermont | Montpelier, VT | $13,696 |
| Vermont State University | Randolph, VT | $18,212 |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | $19,343 |
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There are 15 accredited colleges and universities in Vermont in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 63% of applicants and cost about $27,744 per year after aid.
Middlebury College is the highest nationally ranked university in Vermont. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 15 Vermont colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.
The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Vermont is about $27,744 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.
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