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University of Vermont: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Vermont is a public research university in Burlington, Vermont, with about 11,700 undergraduates. It admitted 65.3% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $19,058 a year for in-state students and $45,502 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Vermont costs

University of Vermont charges $19,058 a year in published tuition and fees for Vermont residents, about $9,529 a semester, and $45,502 a year for students from other states, about $22,751 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $35,649 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $20,795 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Vermont

For fall 2024, University of Vermont received 27,138 applications and admitted 17,722 students, and 2,808 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1290 and 1440.

What University of Vermont students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Vermont (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management223
Psychology194
Environmental Studies121
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse114
Biology / Biological Sciences112
Environmental Science105
Computer Science97
Political Science and Government85

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Vermont's acceptance rate? 65.3% for fall 2024: 17,722 of 27,138 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Vermont? $19,058 a year for in-state students and $45,502 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Vermont? About 11,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Vermont students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1290–1440.

What is the campus setting at University of Vermont? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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