Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
U. Vermont admits about 7 in 10 applicants (73%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 58% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$55 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 62%, women at 67%.
Where applicants live
Vermont applicants were admitted at 77%, applicants from other states at 75%, and international applicants at 30%.
All applicants in the same class: 73%
Of those admitted, 36% from Vermont enrolled, against 13% from other states and 10% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
15% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 2,752 offered a place, 1,054 accepted, 142 admitted (13% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 92% admitted
363 of 396 early applicants; 73% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 1
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1
Where you stand
How U. Vermont reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. Scores are optional. 32% of first-years sent an SAT and 8% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 18% whose high school reported a rank, 35% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Important | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Important | ||||
| State residency | Important | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
84% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 73% of first-year applicants
827 applied · 695 admitted · 296 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Minimum college GPA: 2.8
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by June 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date November 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 15 for fall 2026.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within a set number of weeks if admitted later.
- $500 housing deposit, due May 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 1) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 15* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
35% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 68% in the top quarter, of the 18% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:University of Vermont Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1365 on the SAT, 195 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
36% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
69% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
51% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
29% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
67% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
34% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 32% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 8% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
887 studentssubmitted ACT
238 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:University of Vermont Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Vermont Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Vermont Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of Vermont Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)