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University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,164

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

77%

Annual Tuition

$18,890

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Vermont earn a median of $62,472 ten years after entry — 15% above the national median. Acceptance rate 60.0%, average SAT score 1374, in-state tuition $18,890.

At a Glance

Total Students

11,614

Retention Rate

88%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

38%

Median Debt

$20,951

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,374

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

660–730

SAT Math (middle 50%)

630–710

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

30–32

Institution Overview

The University of Vermont is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 60%. It has a student population of 11,614. The university has a strong retention rate of 88.2% and a graduation rate of 77.2%. The median debt for students is $20,951, and 38.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $40,117. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $48,164. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $62,472. In-state tuition costs $18,890.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$40k

1 YEAR

$48k

5 YEARS

$62k

10 YEARS

Top 39% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Vermont alumni earn a median salary of $40,117. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $48,164. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $62,472. The median debt for graduates is $20,951.

The University of Vermont has a student body of 11,614 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 60% and a graduation rate of 77.2%. The retention rate is 88.2%. The in-state tuition is $18,890, and 38.4% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Graduates 271 / yr
Median Salary $26,871

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 243 / yr
Median Salary $60,005

Psychology, General

Graduates 139 / yr
Median Salary $32,674

Medicine

Graduates 121 / yr
Median Salary $67,529

Biology, General

Graduates 105 / yr
Median Salary $36,491

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 104 / yr
Median Salary $100,073

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 99 / yr
Median Salary $61,626

Economics

Graduates 88 / yr
Median Salary $38,452

Political Science and Government

Graduates 87 / yr
Median Salary $31,594

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 86 / yr
Median Salary $31,293

Animal Sciences

Graduates 81 / yr
Median Salary $34,467

Mathematics

Graduates 67 / yr
Median Salary $30,408

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $35,931

History

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $28,254

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $41,099

Social Work

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $54,652

Public Health

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $61,854

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $41,720

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $34,547

Nutrition Sciences

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $33,389

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 45 / yr
Median Salary $24,497

Zoology/Animal Biology

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $22,321

Civil Engineering

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $61,898

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $69,456

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Campus Location

Burlington, Vermont

Burlington, VT 05405-0160

University of Vermont is located in Burlington, Vermont. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Vermont has an acceptance rate of 60.0%.