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Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont 05753

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — strong graduate outcomes

Middlebury College is a private town institution in Middlebury, Vermont. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1500.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,310 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,934.

Established
1800
Motto
Scientia et Virtus
Mascot
Panther
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference

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10%Acceptance
1500SAT Avg
2,785Students
9:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$76,310Earnings 10yr
$25,934Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Middlebury College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate10.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1500

Reading & WritingMid: 720
720770
MathMid: 735
710780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3334

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

10.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1500

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$65,280
Room & Board$18,600
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$82,260
Average Net Price$25,934
Median Debt at Graduation$13,857
Monthly Payment (10yr)$147

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,270
$30–48K$8,548
$48–75K$14,741
$75–110K$22,228
$110K+$48,804

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,934

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,522

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

19

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,785
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 6%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 8%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.6%
Freshman Retention93.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,291
8 Years$71,957
10 Years$76,310

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,000
Men
$91,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#13
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#8

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from VT state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
156 mi(270 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
232 mi(402 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
298 mi(517 min)

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