Academics

Students put their pens to paper.
  • 100+ bachelor degree programs
  • 58 master's degree programs
  • 26 doctoral programs
  • 35 accelerated master's programs
  • M.D. program
  • 4 pre-professional advising options (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-law)
  • UVM Accreditation: Fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Enrollment and Size

  • Undergraduate: 11,326
  • Graduate: 912
  • Medical: 483
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: 47
  • Non-Degree: 572
  • An undergraduate student-faculty ratio of 17:1
  • Average undergraduate class size: 35
  • 97% of classes are taught by faculty (only 3% of classes are taught by graduate assistants)

Faculty and Staff

  • 4,125 full- and part-time faculty and staff (UVM is the second largest employer in the state)
  • 86% of full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field

Student Outcomes

  • 105 students have won or been finalists in scholarship competitions ranging from the Fulbright to the Goldwater in the last five years
  • #4: UVM ranking for the number of graduates who enter the Peace Corps (among medium-sized schools)
  • 93% of those employed full-time from the Classes of 2019-21 are satisfied with their positions
  • 94% of graduates from the Classes of 2019-21 were employed within six months of graduation
  • Admit rate to medical school for grads who participate in UVM’s Committee Letter Process: 54% (national rate: 41%); Admit rate to law school: 85% (national rate: 68%); Admit rate to veterinary school: more than 90% among animal science majors (national rate, approx. 50%)

Experience-based Learning

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  • 92% of seniors report being engaged in research, an internship or other experience-based learning/high impact practice during their time at UVM
  • 40% of seniors report involvement in research with faculty mentor while at UVM
  • 700 study abroad options in more than 70 countries; 24% of undergraduates study abroad in 2019-20
  • 99 service- and civic-learning courses; 44% of seniors have taken at least one service-learning class while at UVM
  • 20,000+ internships listed by the Career Center

Campus Life and Diversity

  • 275+ student clubs and organizations, including a nationally recognized debate team and a student-run newspaper, radio station, TV station, rescue squad, legal services and many more academic, social justice, health, artistic, musical, cultural, ethnic, political, and religious clubs
  • 38 service clubs promoting health, literacy, and/or social justice
  • 82% of first-year students are involved in a club or co-curricular activity
  • 100% of first-year students live in themed residential communities
  • On-campus students live across four campuses in nine residential complexes with access to over a dozen dining facilities
  • 60+ club sports, with 20+  engaged in intercollegiate competition, and a wide variety of intramural sports leagues and tournaments throughout the year
  • 18 NCAA Division I Athletics teams
  • Undergraduates enrolled from 48 states and 37 countries/areas
  • 12% of undergraduates are students of color; 38% of medical students and 17% of graduate students
  • 70 student veterans

History and Tradition

  • Founded 1791
  • Fifth oldest university in New England (after Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth and Brown)
  • First institution of higher education to declare public support for freedom of religion
  • First university to admit women and African-Americans into Phi Beta Kappa honor society
  • Called UVM for Universitas Viridis Montis, Latin for "University of the Green Mountains"
  • Motto: "Studiis et Rebus Honestis" — "For studies and other honest pursuits"
  • School colors: Green and gold
  • Mascot: Catamount

Location -- Burlington, Vermont

  • Our hometown perennially appears on national rankings that laud its livability, access to nature and recreation (including the best skiing in the northeast), thriving food and music scene, rising identity as a technology and innovation hub, and its status as a top college town.
  • Burlington, Vt. metro-area population of approximately 210,000, Vermont's largest city.
  • 3.5-hour drive northwest of Boston, 90-minute drive southeast of Montreal -- international and metropolitan culture are easily accessible for weekend adventure.
  • Located on Lake Champlain -- a stunning lake with 587 miles (945 kilometers) of shoreline -- Burlington itself features a 8-mile paved trail that runs along the lake.
  • 25 to 60 minutes to ski resorts, including Bolton Valley, Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen and Smuggler's Notch
  • Burlington's Church Street marketplace features national chains such as Lululemon, Athleta, Patagonia, Banana Republic, L.L. Bean, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Starbucks, as well as many locally owned stores and boutiques.
  • Large local employers include Global Foundries, GE Healthcare, Keurig Green Mountain, Dealer.com, Seventh Generation and Ben & Jerry’s Homemade. Vermont’s public K-12 schools are perennially ranked among the best in the nation.

Facilities

  • 460-acre campus
  • Libraries: Howe (main library), Dana (medical library)
  • Specialized facilities include: A STEM complex, Lakeside Rubenstein Ecosystem Science; Stafford Center for Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; an on-campus medical center; 10 natural areas, including Mt. Mansfield summit; Morgan Horse Farm; four research farms supporting animal and dairy science, horticulture, and maple research

Admitted Student Profile

Academic Profile of Students Admitted for Fall 2022

  • 3.8 (4.0 scale)

SAT/ACT Score Ranges for Middle 50% of Admitted Students*

  • SAT EBRW: 660-740
  • SAT MATH: 640-740
  • ACT: 30-34

Honors College Score Ranges for Middle 50% of Admitted Students*

  • SAT EBRW: 720-770
  • SAT MATH: 720-780
  • ACT: 30-34

Applications for Fall 2022

  • First-year: 25,559

*Test scores averages reflect applicants who submitted them. Applicants through Fall of 2026 are not required to submit standardized test scores.

Campus Safety (Clery Act) and Non-Discrimination Statement

To view UVM's Campus Safety (Clery Act) statement, access the annual security report and read UVM's non-discrimination statement.