University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Small city

AskSchool #184 of 300PublicDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
65.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$19,343
Sticker price $35,649
Graduation rate
79%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$62,472
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
65.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
28,236
Admitted (fall 2023)
16,947
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
2,896
Yield (admitted who enroll)
17%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
61%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
58%
SAT reading, middle 50%
660–730
SAT math, middle 50%
630–710
ACT composite, middle 50%
30–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
35% / 11%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$11,127
Family income $30–48k$13,373
Family income $48–75k$14,339
Family income $75–110k$20,926
Family income $110k+$25,775
Full sticker price (per year)
$35,649
Tuition & fees – in-state
$19,058
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$45,502
Median debt at graduation
$20,951
Students with federal loans
37%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
79%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$40,117
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$62,472

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
11,743
Graduate students
2,200
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
63%
Students receiving Pell grants
13%
Full-time faculty
77%

Undergraduate diversity

White83%
Hispanic5.5%
Two or more4.4%
Asian2.6%
Unknown2.5%
International1.1%
Black0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Natural Resources & Conservation13%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences11%
Business & Marketing8.8%
Social Sciences8.6%
Health Professions8.2%
Psychology7.2%
Engineering6.9%
Education4.6%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Suresh Garimella
Main phone
(802) 656-3131
Address
85 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT 05405-0160

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.