More selective than 29% of Vermont colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Vermont State University 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.
Vermont State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | — | — | — | 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 Vermont State University compared with other Vermont colleges?
Vermont State University has the 6th-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 Vermont State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Vermont State University admissions questions
What is the Vermont State University acceptance rate?
Vermont State University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,605 of 3,130 applicants were admitted.
Does Vermont State University require the SAT or ACT?
Vermont State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Vermont State University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (567 of 2,605).
Is Vermont State University getting harder to get into?
Vermont State University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% 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 Vermont State University overview