More selective than 57% of Vermont colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
35% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UVM over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UVM SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UVM is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 660 | 730 |
| SAT math | 630 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 30 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1290 | 1440 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UVM admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | 660–730 | 630–710 | 30–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 60% | 640–720 | 610–700 | 29–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UVM compared with other Vermont colleges?
UVM has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 8 Vermont colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | 11% | 91% | $31,483 |
| 2 | Bennington College | 45% | 71% | $30,947 |
| 3 | Landmark College | 49% | 43% | $56,954 |
| 4 | University of Vermont | 65% | 79% | $19,343 |
| 5 | Norwich University | 74% | 60% | $22,257 |
| 6 | Vermont State University | 82% | 47% | $18,212 |
| 7 | Champlain College | 83% | 65% | $35,860 |
| 8 | Saint Michael's College | 85% | 73% | $25,239 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Vermont colleges →
Who enrolls at UVM
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UVM admissions questions
What is the UVM acceptance rate?
University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 16,947 of 28,236 applicants were admitted.
Does UVM require the SAT or ACT?
University of Vermont considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 35% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UVM?
The middle 50% of University of Vermont enrolled first-year students scored 1290–1440 on the SAT and 30–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UVM?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,896 of 16,947).
Is UVM getting harder to get into?
University of Vermont accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 60% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Vermont overview