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Northern Vermont University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,350
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 75%
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Johnson, Vermont, Northern Vermont University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Northern Vermont University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Northern Vermont University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Northern Vermont University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northern Vermont University is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Vermont state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Northern Vermont University is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Vermont is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northern Vermont University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,804

Cost of attendance at Northern Vermont University in 2022 for students from Vermont.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Vermont's average $15,242
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,892

Cost of attendance at Northern Vermont University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Vermont's average $32,582
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Northern Vermont University received on average $10,938 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,938
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 101 47% $4,630 $467,594
Other Federal Grant 108 50% $6,266 $676,775
State Grant/Scholarships 78 36% $2,094 $163,326
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 208 97% $6,952 $1,446,031
Total Grant & Scholarships 209 98% $10,938 $2,286,132

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern Vermont University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern Vermont University students is 38.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.1%.

38.4%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 11.1% 2 students
  • white 40.0% 158 students
  • unknown 45.4% 10 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 29.2% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball North Atlantic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country North Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Northern Vermont University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern Vermont University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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