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University of Vermont

Burlington, VT·Public·~65% acceptance

University of Vermont is a public university in Burlington, VT. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 65% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $19,343 per year. About 79% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $62,472 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$19,343/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $35,649
Aid cuts ~$16,306/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.54–4
SAT (middle 50%)1290–1440
ACT (middle 50%)30–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
79%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$48,164
median earnings, 6yr
$62,472
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Vermont reads an application

What University of Vermont values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresDemonstrated interest

From University of Vermont’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Vermont requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Vermont requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Vermont's acceptance rate?
University of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.
How much does University of Vermont cost?
At University of Vermont, the average net price after aid is about $19,343 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $35,649 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Vermont?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1290–1440 on the SAT and 30–32 on the ACT.
What are University of Vermont's application deadlines?
University of Vermont's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Vermont value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Vermont rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, First-generation status, Geographic residence, State residency, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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