UVM Description

One of the oldest colleges in New England, University of Vermont in Burlington offers the experience of a small, traditional liberal arts college, as well as the abundant academic and student offerings of a large state university.

UVM’s programs of study encompass a vast array of professional and academic programs, including such unique offerings as:

  • Nuclear Medical Technology
  • Parks, Recreation and Tourism
  • Russian/East European Studies
  • Holocaust Studies
  • Vermont Studies

Other more traditional areas of study include:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Classics
  • Film and Television Studies
  • Finance
  • Music
  • Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Theatre

Student life also presents a plentiful and diverse mixture of activities including professional theatre productions, music performances and festivals, five student publications, and more than 150 student clubs. UVM’s campus is also home to the Robert Hull Fleming Museum.

Admissions requirements include completion of an application and submission of transcripts, SAT or ACT scores and a letter of recommendation.

To be considered for federal financial aid, applicants will need to qualify through the FAFSA. Federal aid sources include grants, loans and work-study. In addition, students may also apply for state grants and school scholarships. UVM scholarships are usually only awarded to first-year students to cover partial tuition.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Catamounts

Nickname

UVM

Website

www.uvm.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$13,554

Out-of-State Tuition

$31,410

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

13,391

UVM Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
10,937
Freshman Class
2,619
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
13,391

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
81%
Graduate
19%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
24%
Out-of-State
76%

Gender of Students

Women
57%
Men
43%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
91%
Latino
2%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

Vermont
24%
Massachusetts
16%
New York
16%
Connecticut
8%
New Jersey
6%
Other
30%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%