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University of Vermont

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 6,492
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 64%
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 77%

Located in Burlington, Vermont, UVM 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.

University of Vermont 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.

UVM boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,002

Cost of attendance at University of Vermont 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

$43,890

Cost of attendance at University of Vermont 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, 94 of freshman students at University of Vermont received on average $18,366 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.

$18,366
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 360 15% $4,553 $1,638,962
Other Federal Grant 638 26% $4,870 $3,107,262
State Grant/Scholarships 300 12% $3,268 $980,309
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,295 93% $16,817 $38,594,495
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,324 94% $18,366 $42,682,066

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Vermont 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 University of Vermont students is 77.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.5%.

77.1%

  • asian 68.3% 41 students
  • African American 71.0% 22 students
  • white 78.0% 1,565 students
  • unknown 81.1% 60 students
  • hispanic 73.5% 72 students
  • International Students 45.7% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 79.0% 60 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball America East
  • Track and Cross Country America East

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

University of Vermont 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

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)