Founded in 1791, University of Vermont. is a Public college. Located in Vermont, which is a city setting in Vermont, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 11,159 full time undergraduate students, and 1,946 full time graduate students.
The University of Vermont Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 629 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Vermont include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
68%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
55
SAT Range
1100-1300
ACT Range
25-30
Admissions at UVN are considered Selective, with ,82% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 11 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
96% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 68% were in the top quarter, and 28% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Vermont.
1%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
34%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
51%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
1%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
49%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
36%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
29%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
21%
“We live for the big game”
1%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
59%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
14%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
66%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
2%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
5%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
49%
“We only party on weekends”
46%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
17%
“There might be people who do”
45%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
38%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
1%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
34%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
51%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
1%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
49%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
36%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
29%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
21%
“We live for the big game”
1%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
1%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
59%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
14%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
66%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
2%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
188 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
161 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
199 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
201 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
201 Students rated class size 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
200 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
201 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
201 Students rated academics 3.6 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
University of Vermont REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of University of Vermont?
55 Students rated University of Vermont
Lane - 08/16/2024
Anyone considering attending the University of Vermont should enter with stability and a confident reason for being there. Because the town and people are so fun and laid-back, I have seen many get swept up and lost in the UVM/Burlington haze. If you don't know your 'why?' for this college, you can easily be swayed towards decisions that will ultimately hurt your academic aspirations and future success. I say this from experience, and now I look back and wonder what it was all for—what was all that money I spent for, all my hard work in high school?
The parties are fun, the alcohol and drugs are easily accessible, and the activities surrounding Burlington (hiking, skiing, biking) are engaging and readily available. However, UVM does not excel at caring for or helping their students. Their websites and portals are outdated and often crash. They have a terrible advisor pairing system, meaning you could be in engineering and be placed with the study abroad director. There is no hand-holding.
rachel - 06/09/2024
I went to the University of Vermont to have access to more outdoor opportunities. The university has an active ski and snowboard club along with outing club. I have been able to go on a lot of hikes because of this. Housing freshman year can be nice but sophomore year all the housing is kind of dumpy. The real mess comes junior year when you live off campus. Rent in Burlington is way higher than room and board and the housing options are not very nice. You also have to sign a lease almost a year before the move in date.
Valerie - 02/22/2024
I really like UVM but people here definitely have a specific vibe, and either you get it or you don't. There is something for everyone though and I have yet to meet someone who isn't inclusive or fun to be around! Academics are also hit or miss, classes definitely vary each semester and one professor teaching a class in the fall may have more fails than a different professor in the spring.
Amaya - 07/06/2023
From to moment I arrived onto UVM's campus, I felt taken care of on a personal level, and I think that is because the administration of UVM believes in their students, and in their success. Walking through campus, I feel as though the campus is truly a well-oiled machine that functions as a whole very well.
Tess - 06/13/2023
I am a transfer student at the University of Vermont and have been there for the past 2 semesters. I honestly believe that the University of Vermont is my place and it feels like home to me. The size is perfect, the location is beautiful (no matter the season), and the academics are amazing. My major is Animal Science and the opportunities that the University has for students with my major are so widespread and vary in what specifically you are interested in. No matter what, you can find something that interests you at this school. I could not recommend this school any more. With all of its parts, the University of Vermont works to incorporate everyone into their curriculum.
Taylor - 06/09/2021
I really like UVM in terms of social life and learning. I've easily been able to make great friends through my learning community and through extracurricular activities that the students run. The professors are also great and we have great labs available for students. I wish the administration was better though and I've been disappointed at how they've treated students and staff.
Jenny - 01/18/2021
so i am a freshman so i do not really know what it was like before covid-19 but right now its ok I'm not really involved in anything but from what I have seen everything is pretty relaxed. the teachers I have meet so far are really nice and understanding.
Emma - 08/29/2020
The University of Vermont was an excellent choice for my undergraduate experience. I was looking for a school with challenging academics that was located in an area with access to both urban amenities and rural activities.
During my time at UVM, I was a studying Environmental Studies in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. This is one of multiples ways that a student can study the topic. Environmental Studies is a degree offered by multiple schools within UVM and students can choose their path of study depending on the topics they are interested in. I chose to study within the Rubenstein School because the curriculum was rigorous and focused heavily on building a foundational knowledge in the sciences.
I lived both on and off campus while living in Burlington, Vermont. Burlington is such a small city that it was easy to access the downtown area from either living situation. I loved riding my bike, walking, or taking the bus around town. Public Transportation was easy to use and free with use of my student ID. When downtown, there are great restaurants and shops to visit in your free time. I spent a lot of time doing homework at Muddy Waters and thrift shopping at Battery Street Jeans.
Overall, I really loved my time at the University of Vermont for the academics, downtown activity, and general intellectual culture of the area. My only critique is that the tuition is very expensive. I was fortunate to receive a good portion of scholarship money, but still graduated with about $45,000 in debt. That being said, UVM is considered a public ivy and has a very good reputation. I would just encourage any student applying to schools to really consider your career opportunities and goals post-graduation.
Brooke - 04/14/2020
I really enjoy going to school at UVM. It was my top choice. The professors and students are very welcoming. Services and people at the school made my transition from high school to college much smoothers than I ever expected it to be. One of the best features of the school is the College of Education. It is a wonderful program to be involved in with caring professors and amazing educational opportunities.
Jesse - 01/18/2020
The University of Vermont most certainly has its ups and downs. While the school provides an active atmosphere and campus life for its students, the tuition, especially for out-of-state, is insanely high. The school provides excellent mental health services and are free to all students. The culture of the student body is incredibly welcoming at first glance. The student body is large enough to avoid anything you don't want, and immerse yourself in what you do want. There are many ways to have fun in the area, but applicants should be reminded that Burlington is the only large city for several miles, so you are very confined in your location. If you like skiing and the outdoors, you will enjoy the University of Vermont.
Gabrielle - 12/13/2019
I like UVM, it's not too big but not too small. There are plenty of opportunities for extracurriculars and clubs to get involved with. There are also many opportunities to get involved with research if you want to. The sports events are also fun to attend.
Tanner - 07/15/2019
I love my school. I know a ton of people and even though it is a big school, we are one big community. I know people from every corner of UVM and I am thankful for the diversity and mixture of people at UVM. The professors are great and the students are even greater.
Erin - 07/04/2019
Overall, I love the University of Vermont. I choose it because the first time I stepped on campus I felt at home and I haven't stopped feeling that way. Of course there are ups and downs to it. The food and dinning services could be better, they're not great with the snow removal all the time, and there's plenty of problems with housing and finding a job when you don't have work study. But then there's also professors who respond to your emails within an hour, I've found that my department if amazing and everyone in it is friendly (we threw a retirement party for my American Lit professor) and all the classes are engaging, even the ones you don't think will be, like Prehistoric Archaeology. I love my university, sometimes I hate it and can't wait to get off campus but its the area, the high quality education and the people there who keep me loving it.
James - 05/29/2019
Personally, I love. UVM. There is so much to do, and the views are breathtaking! However, there are some serious issues with the university. For one, the food isn't that quality. Only on central campus can you get the best food, and everywhere else is severely lacking. Everyone I met freshman year was amazing, and the party scene is decent! Socially, there is always something to do either on or off campus. The academics are on par with a good college, and I always felt like I was being challenged. However, there are some HUGE class sizes on campus. My general chemistry lecture probably had more than 150 kids in it! Lake Champlain is beautiful, and in the winter everybody gets a season pass to ski/snowboard. I really loved the university, and would recommend it to others.
Kaya - 03/30/2019
In general, I have enjoyed attending UVM. There are many positives, although I'll go over the negatives as well. The atmosphere is friendly, the people are helpful, and the campus is beautiful. Burlington is a great college city (although city is a strong word- don't expect a NYC or Boston, because it is quite small in comparison), and there's generally a lot to do around here. There are plenty of on-campus extracurriculars as well as things to do off campus. The restaurants around here are great, but some of them may be out of the price range of a typical college-student. That goes for many of the stores on Church Street; there are a lot of high-end boutiques that are fun to look at, but no average college student would be able to shop there! Luckily, public transportation here is free- with your student card, you can access the bus with no additional charge, which is pretty cool. You can also pick up free movie tickets to a local theater, valid Thursdays-Saturdays! The laundry is also free, but sometimes it's difficult to find an available washing machine. The dining halls are average- the food is usually alright. Sometimes there is an amazing dish, and sometimes you don't want any of that food in your mouth. There are many different residential halls, and it might be a little misleading when traveling the campus, because you will probably only see the nice ones. For instance, my dorm is pretty outdated, and the walls are very thin. As for the class sizes, it depends on the course you are taking. I'm mostly in smaller classes because of my specific tract, but I took a general psych course and it's in a huge lecture hall. The work-study jobs are varied; I got lucky with mine, because I usually have a lot of free time to do homework (see if you can work the front desk of a residential hall!). Intramural sports are fun- I never did a sport in high school, but I've always wanted to try hockey, so intramural is a good starting point for that. The library is really nice, and it has a tunnel leading to one of the dining halls, which is nice in the bitter cold of the winter (believe me, it gets really cold; it's extra windy, because of our close-proximity to Lake Champlain). There are often fun little events on campus, where you can get a bunch of free stuff- I've won multiple Amazon gift cards this past year, because sometimes people just don't show up, so I'd recommend going to a few of these. As for the negatives, the out-of-state tuition is intense. I have a scholarship and I'm still paying more than I can afford, so I would recommend really thinking about going here before willingly spending so much. Additionally, this past year the university made major cuts to the humanities and languages programs. A lot of courses were cut from my department, Asian Languages and Literatures, as well as the Romance Language department, the Classics department, the English department, etc. Some of the money is going to the STEM programs, but a lot of it is also going to building a new gym, which isn't necessary (there are three gyms on campus) and to a new events center (also unnecessary). Meanwhile, these professors' salaries are being cut, while the people in positions of authority are still getting paid the same excessive amount. So, if you are planning on getting a STEM degree, there's no problem, but if not, definitely be cautious about going forward. Additionally, there are so many distribution requirements here, which is frustrating. So, in general, I have had a good time, and there are definitely a lot of benefits to going here. However, make sure you weigh your priorities carefully. Is the money worth it? Is it worth it to spend time fulfilling these distribution requirements? What if they cut more of my classes? That's my take on UVM.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Vermont is 68%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Finding the right college can be very overwhelming--I remember not really knowing what I wanted from a school when the end of Sophomore Year/ the beginning of Junior Year in High School rolled around and people were starting their search. As a perspective student I looked at what kinds of things I was interested in and lined up schools that seemed to fit the criteria. Many of my friends in High School did the same and ended up at radically different schools than UVM but each of them seems happy and content with their choice. I know that what each of us can say is that, at our seperate schools, we've met some great friends and a lot of friendly faces. It's important to begin college with an open-mind. Forget all about High School cliques and drama (if that were any concern of yours) and start to get to know people for their minds, that's why everyone is at a College or University right? To learn and to grow- through meeting people and experiencing different walks of life you will build your own character and relaize how much you have to offer this world.
I transfered to UVM from a liberal arts school that was considered more academic, but I found that UVM is truly what you make it. I definitely have more opportunities at UVM and my professors are all really helpful as long as you take the initiative to seek them out. I love that at UVM they do not hold your hand and how much you succeed is all based on how much you care. The thing I would change at UVM is the in coming class size because I am a senior and the class of 2015 is huge in comparison--although it still is no where near as big as most state schools. The reaction I get when I tell people that I go to UVM is always very good because it has a great reputation on the East Coast. In the west--I am from the southwest originally--people mostly play into the stereotype but you can overcome that easily, and many of the alumni are very successful and helpful so it is a great networking school. I would also say that because it is a state school, people know that it exists, which is really important after college. The most recent controversy at UVM had to do with the most recent President and some money expenditures, but there is going to be a new President soon, and I think it is fairly tame in comparison with other scandals of similar nature at other universities. There is definitely school pride at UVM, despite the controversy, and many old traditions that make it a fun place to be especially during hockey and ski season.
If you have to take organic Chemistry take it with Sandy!!
Generally the teachers are great and even in big lectures you have the opportunity to become close with your professors.
Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
The one stereotype that I don't think people think of but is very reflective of the student body is that people are generally laid back and friendly. Obviously there are a few students who don't fit the model but walking around campus strangers smile and are happy to be at UVM. This happiness and joy seeps into the campus and makes UVM have a special feeling that I haven't found anywhere else.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
The most popular activities and groups at UVM are the Outing Club and the Ski and Snowboarding Club. UVM is really active and most people like to hike, participate in club sports, and ski a lot! Students participate a lot in sports and regularly attend the hockey and basketball games. I cannot talk much about the theater department because I am not really involved in that part of the school, but I know that my friends who are in it love it. School-wide traditions like the Naked Bike Race, and broom ball have a wide-range of participants, and most people meet each other through extra-curricular clubs like the Running Club, the Alpine Ski Club, etc. Because UVM is in Burlington, there is also lots to do off campus from yoga, sailing, to working in coffee shops, etc. Usually, in the winter, I ski on the weekends, and use the week to finish homework, intern, and work, but there is lots to do if you have the time.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
UVM is a fabulous school that offers myriad courses to satisfy just about any interest, while at the same time being ideally situated for outdoor activities.
Very green, very liberal, fantastic school for people who are interested in exploring diversity among gender. Is not very racially diverse, but does promote acceptance and ultimate equality. Has a reputation for pot and drinking, but it can be avoided if you do not want to get involoved with it. VERY outdoorsy and most people ski/ride.
There are a lot of good things about UVM but I suppose the best thing would be the student / professor interactions. It's not a small university but most class sizes are small enough that you really get to know your professor. I was on a first name basis with a lot of my professors and they really knew me and who I was. You are not just a number or another face in the crowd at UVM. I consider this a valuable reason to attent UVM.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
I think someone who is very competitive would have trouble in this school. A lot of the programs seem to be very self oriented. I also think that someone who is self conscious about themselves would have a hard time. Speaking as someone who isn't tiny and model like, I can recognize that we have a campus filled with "pretty people" and a lot of emphasis is put on that.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
The stereotype of students at UVM is that we are all "hippies" and love the environment. Although there are students on campus who are active participators in trying to become more eco-friendly, there are many people who are not as enthusiastic about this. It is easy to become involved in these activities, but it is also easy to fit in if this does not fit your personality.
Our football team is "undefeated." We don't actually have a football team. Basketball and ice hockey are the two big draws but there's some support for most of the other sports.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
95% of students attending University of Vermont receive some sort of financial aid.
16% were awarded federal grants.51%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.