University of Vermont
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Vermont?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Vermont, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Vermont?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UVM accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 27,138 people applied and 17,722 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Vermont:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at University of Vermont, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Vermont by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UVM considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Class Rank
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Vermont?
Grades
38% of freshmen who attended UVM were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 72% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Vermont. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. UVM's Early Decision acceptance rate is 94%, compared to 64% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend University of Vermont, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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