University of Vermont Admission
Acceptance Rate
65.30%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.84%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,808
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 27,138 students have applied and 17,722 students have allowed to admit to University of Vermont (Acceptance rate: 65.30%). UVT's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.84 % where 2,808 students have finally enrolled out of 17,722 admitted students.
UVT acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Augusta University and University of Houston, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.37%).
UVT enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 21.87%).
How to Apply to University of Vermont
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UVT. UVT offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.uvm.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/first_year_applicants |
| Financial Aid | www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices |
| Net Price Calculator | www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices/net_price_calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices/veteran_scholarships |
| Athletic | https://www.uvm.edu/compliance/student-outcomes |
| Disability Service | https://www.uvm.edu/accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UVT and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Vermont is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Vermont is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,240). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont | 1,360 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,240 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont | 1,081 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Vermont, 787 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 690 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 630 | 670 | 710 |
| Total | 1,290 | 1,360 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Vermont, 303 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Vermont. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
UVT Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Vermont. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |