University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont · Public
University of Vermont admitted 73% of 25,434 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1300–1430 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 79% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Vermont
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Application deadlines
University of Vermont’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free, and University of Vermont accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of Vermont asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Vermont’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 92% (363 of 396), compared with 73% for all applicants.
University of Vermont offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
2,752 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 1,054 took it, and 142 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Vermont rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $35,798 in-state and $60,798 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,062 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Vermont’s acceptance rate?
University of Vermont admitted 73% of applicants: 18,576 of 25,434 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Vermont’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Vermont?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1300 to 1430, with a median around 1360. A score at or above 1360 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Vermont’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and University of Vermont accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does University of Vermont require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Vermont asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does University of Vermont have supplemental essays?
No. University of Vermont has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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