University of Vermont Description:
The University of Vermont is a highly rated public university located in Burlington, Vermont. The picturesque campus sits on the shore of Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains off to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. Founded in 1791, UVM is the fifth oldest university in New England, and it is the first university in the country to admit women and African-Americans into its chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. The university has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and in 2009 the Sierra Club named UVM one of only six colleges to earn an "A+" on its environmental report card. On the athletic front, the Vermont Catamounts compete in the NCAA Division I America East Conference.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 75%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for UVM
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 540 / 640
- SAT Math: 550 / 640
- SAT Writing: 540 / 640
- ACT Composite: 24 / 29
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 13,554 (11,593 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
- 89% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $14,784 (in-state); $34,424 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,708
- Other Expenses: $1,866
- Total Cost: $27,558 (in-state); $47,198 (out-of-state)
University of Vermont Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 89%
- UVM Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 83%
- Loans: 55%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $13,967
- Loans: $6,267
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, English, Environmental Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 87%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 61%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 77%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Vermont Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.uvm.edu/about_uvm/?Page=history/mission.html&SM=historysubmenu.html
"To create, evaluate, share, and apply knowledge and to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work dedication to the global community, a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct."
