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University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
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Admit Rate
65%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$35,649
$62,093 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: University of Vermont admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Data sourced from IPEDS, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Preparation

Helpful high school preparation
4 years English3-4 years math3-4 years lab science (bio/chem)3 years social studies2 years foreign language

This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.

Admissions

How admission works here

Where you apply
The Common App. Common App requirements grid
Test scores
Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. University of Vermont admissions
Essays
The Common App personal essay is required. Common App requirements grid
Recommendations
a counselor recommendation, a mid-year report. Common App requirements grid
Application fee
$0. The Common App fee waiver is accepted. Common App requirements grid
Deadlines
Early Action November 1, Regular Decision January 15. University of Vermont admissions
Overall
65%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT
1290-1440 (EBRW 660-730, Math 630-710); ACT 30-32
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Business Administration
  2. 2Psychology
  3. 3Environmental Studies
  4. 4Nursing
  5. 5Biology
  6. 6Environmental Science
  7. 7Computer Science
  8. 8Political Science
  9. 9Animal Sciences
  10. 10Mechanical Engineering

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Vermont may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: University of Vermont admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026)
Early Action
November 1 · Non-binding
Regular Decision
January 15 · Non-binding

Applying through the Common App

Application fee
$0
Common App fee waiver
Accepted
Common App personal essay
Required
Recommendations
counselor recommendation, mid-year report

Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

View official application requirements

Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I
Varsity sports (8)
BasketballField hockeyIce hockeyLacrosseSkiingSoccerSwimming and divingTrack and field and cross country
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
How music and sports fit into an application

Academics

Flagship Programs

Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural ResourcesGrossman School of Business

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines
Environmental SciencePre-Health/BiologyBusiness
Interdisciplinary Pathways
Sustainability/Environmental StudiesFood Systems

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$35,649* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$62,093* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $19,058* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $45,502* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$11,127
$30,001 – $48,000
$13,373
$48,001 – $75,000
$14,339
$75,001 – $110,000
$20,926
Over $110,000
$25,775

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

Not a merit-scale-first school (not in the 'automatic scholarship' category); no automatic GPA/SAT scholarship matrix was identified from public sources.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Burlington, Vermont· Small City
Undergraduates
12,276
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
5% of students
Living on campus
94% of students

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†University of Vermont admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026

‡University of Vermont admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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