What makes Middlebury different
- Languages and study abroad. More than 60% of students study abroad, most through Middlebury's own Schools Abroad in more than 30 locations.
- Febs. About 115 students each year start in February instead of September.
- Tuition-free up to $175,000. Middlebury covers tuition for families earning up to $175,000 and meets full demonstrated need.
What Middlebury students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): econometrics and quantitative economics (112), environmental studies (75), neuroscience (61), computer science (55), english language and literature (41) and psychology (39). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Middlebury if…
- You love languages, travel and the outdoors.
- You want a rural Vermont campus with a strong community.
- You're drawn to environmental studies, economics or international studies.
Worth asking about
- What is it like to start as a Feb?
- How do the Schools Abroad fit with my major?
How Middlebury compares with other liberal arts colleges
Middlebury admitted 10.8% of applicants for fall 2024 and is one of seven NESCAC colleges in this group. See how these 20 liberal arts colleges compare.
FAQ
What is Middlebury College's acceptance rate? 10.8% for fall 2024: 1,348 of 12,540 applicants were admitted.
Does Middlebury have early decision? Yes. Middlebury offers binding early decision in two rounds, Early Decision I and II. Source
Does Middlebury require the SAT or ACT? No. Middlebury is test-optional; check its site for the policy for students applying in 2026–27. Source
Does Middlebury charge out-of-state tuition? No. Middlebury is private, so published tuition and fees are the same for students from any state: $67,600 a year before aid. About 77% of first-year students came from outside Vermont.
How much is Middlebury tuition per semester? About $33,800 a semester, half the published $67,600 a year, before aid.
How many students go to Middlebury? About 2,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is Middlebury known for? Languages, study abroad, environmental studies and its Vermont setting.
How much does Middlebury cost? Published tuition and fees are $67,600 a year before aid, and the total cost of attendance is $85,880. Students who received aid paid $25,185 a year on average.
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