University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Vermont reported a 60.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Vermont is a public 4-year institution in Burlington, VT, with an SAT reference of 1360 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $19,343 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

60.0%

28,236 applicants

SAT reference

1360

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,343

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Vermont

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)125013601440
ACT (composite, 1–36)293132

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

78.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

89.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$62,472

Student Body

11,743

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Vermont, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,127
$30,001 – $48,000$13,373
$48,001 – $75,000$14,339
$75,001 – $110,000$20,926
$110,000+$25,775

Top Majors at University of Vermont

MajorDegrees Awarded
Natural Resources & Conservation289
Biological & Biomedical Sciences286
Health Professions250
Business, Management & Marketing245
Social Sciences221
Psychology194
Engineering193
Education136
Computer & Information Sciences105
Agriculture & Natural Resources101

Financial Aid at University of Vermont

About University of Vermont

Official website: https://www.uvm.edu/

Admissions: https://www.uvm.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Vermont

What is the acceptance rate at University of Vermont?

University of Vermont reported a 60% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 28,236. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Vermont?

The historical 60% acceptance rate suggests University of Vermont was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Vermont?

The imported historical records for University of Vermont include an SAT reference value of 1360 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Vermont?

The stored historical average net price at University of Vermont is $19,343 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $19,093 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Vermont?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Vermont is 79%. its stored first-year retention rate is 89%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $62,472. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Vermont test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Vermont?

University of Vermont's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Vermont's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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