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University of Vermont

Burlington, VT·Public·11,614 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for in-state Vermont residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,200 within 10 years; strong 79% graduation rate.

60%
Accept
11,614
Students
$20,860
Net Price
79%
Grad Rate
$55,200
Earnings
10 yr
$17,500
Debt

About This School

University of Vermont is a public institution located in Burlington, Vermont with approximately 11,614 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Vermont has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,860 per year. The graduation rate is 79%, and the typical graduate earns $55,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1791, UVM is the oldest university in Vermont and the fifth-oldest in New England. Roughly coinciding with Vermont's statehood, the plans for and development of the university date back to the days of the Vermont Republic, making it unique among public universities in the US to be at least planned and organized outside of an admitted state in the nation.

Founded in 1791 and set in one of the most livable college towns in the country, this mid-sized public university offers a genuine sense of place and solid outcomes — 88% of freshmen return, and graduates leave with a relatively modest $17,500 in median debt. Worth considering if you're drawn to environmental sciences, pre-med, or sustainability programs, where UVM has real depth, and the $20,860 average net price makes it reasonably accessible for many families. The 79% graduation rate and $55,200 median earnings 10 years out are decent but not exceptional, so if you're paying out-of-state tuition, run the numbers carefully before committing.

Founded
1791
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences13%
Social Sciences10%
Health Professions10%
Business & Marketing8%
Engineering8%
Psychology6%
Education4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Ben AffleckJohn DeweyJody WilliamsWilliam A. WheelerAnnie ProulxGrace CoolidgeH. H. HolmesMark Boone JuniorPhil ScottKerr SmithRobert RichardsonMartin St. Louis

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1357
Reading 75th %ile720
Math 75th %ile700

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$18,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,890
Avg Net Price
$20,860
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants13%
Median debt at graduation$17,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
79%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
88%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$55,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$40,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$55,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White84%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,614 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Vermont

85 S Prospect St

Burlington, VT 05405-0160

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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