University of Vermont
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.
About This School
University of Vermont is a public institution located in Burlington, Vermont with approximately 11,743 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Vermont has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,343 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Early vs. Regular Decision
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,743 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: University of Vermont Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Other Schools in Vermont
Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · Public
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT · Public
Champlain College
Burlington, VT · Private nonprofit
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · Private nonprofit
Norwich University
Northfield, VT · Private nonprofit
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · Private nonprofit
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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