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University of Vermont

UVM

Burlington, Vermont 05405-0160

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Known for biology

University of Vermont is a public institution in Burlington with particular strength in biology and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1357, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 11.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,472 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,860.

Established
1791
Motto
Studiis et Rebus Honestis
Mascot
Rally Catamount
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
America East Conference
Division
Division I

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60%Acceptance
1357SAT Avg
11,614Students
17:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$62,472Earnings 10yr
$20,860Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Vermont Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1357

Reading & WritingMid: 670
640720
MathMid: 655
610700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2932

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1357

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$18,890
Tuition (out-of-state)$43,890
Room & Board$13,354
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$35,116
Average Net Price$20,860
Median Debt at Graduation$20,951
Monthly Payment (10yr)$222

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,958
$30–48K$13,113
$48–75K$17,261
$75–110K$22,233
$110K+$28,049

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,860

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

89

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (171)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,614
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Black 1%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate78.6%
Freshman Retention88.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,164
8 Years$57,451
10 Years$62,472

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,800
Men
$61,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#121
Forbes
#181
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#100

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from VT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
181 mi(314 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
263 mi(456 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
328 mi(569 min)

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