First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 4, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uvm.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Vermont course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 1234 (Calculus I) 4.00 MA, QR | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1234 (Calculus I) 4.00 MA, QR | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1000 (AP Biology 1) 4.00 N2 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1400 (General Chemistry 1) 4.00 N2 + QD | |
| United States History | 4 | HST 1160 (AP US History) 3.00 AH3 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYS 1400 (General Psychology) 3.00 S1 | |
| Statistics | 4 | STAT 1110 (Elements of Statistics) 3.00 QD | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1XXX (1000-Level Computer Science) 3.00 |
Show all 30 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 1234 (Calculus I) 4.00 MA, QR | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1234 (Calculus I) 4.00 MA, QR | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1000 (AP Biology 1) 4.00 N2 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1400 (General Chemistry 1) 4.00 N2 + QD | |
| United States History | 4 | HST 1160 (AP US History) 3.00 AH3 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYS 1400 (General Psychology) 3.00 S1 | |
| Statistics | 4 | STAT 1110 (Elements of Statistics) 3.00 QD | |
| Statistics | 5 | STAT 1410 (Basic Statistical Methods) 3.00 QD | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1XXX (1000-Level Computer Science) 3.00 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 1400 (Principles of Macroeconomics) 3.00 S1 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 1450 (Principles of Microeconomics) 3.00 S1 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HST 1130 (AP World History) 3.00 AH3 | |
| European History | 4 | HST 1170 (AP European History) 3.00 AH3 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 2109 (AP Intermediate Spanish I) 3.00 GC2 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POLS 1300 (American Political System) 3.00 S1 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CS 1XXX (1000-Level Computer Science) 3.00 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MU 1310 (Music Theory Fundamentals) 3.00 AH1 | |
| African American Studies | 4 | CRES 1XXX (1000-level CRES credit) 3.00 D1 | |
| Art Studio: Drawing | 4 | ARTS 1100 (Drawing) 4.00 AH1 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POLS 1700 (Comparative World Politics) 3.00 S1 | |
| English Language/Comp | 4 | ENGL 1001 (Written Expression) 3.00 WIL1 | |
| English Lit/Comp | 4 | ENGL 1102 (AP English Lit & Comp) 3.00 AH2 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 2109 (AP Intermediate French I) 3.00 GC2 | |
| Geography, Human | 4 | GEOG 1780 (Space, Place and Society) 3.00 S1 + SU | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 2100 (Intermediate German I) 3.00 GC2 + OC | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITAL 2109 (AP Intermediate Italian I) 3.00 GC2 | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1140 (AP Latin 3) 3.00 | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 1300 (AP Latin 4 or 5) 3.00 | |
| Physics: C Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 1400 (Elementary Physics I) 4.00 N2 + QD | |
| Physics: C Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 1500 (Physics for Engineers I) 4.00 N2 + QD | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 1034 (Pre-Calculus) 3.00 QR | |
| Research | 4 | CAS 1019 (AP Research) 3.00 WIL1 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 2609 (AP Literature & Culture I) 3.00 |
Source: uvm.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 223 |
| Psychology | 194 |
| Environmental Studies | 121 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 114 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 112 |
| Environmental Science | 105 |
| Computer Science | 97 |
| Political Science and Government | 85 |
Show the other 83 majors
| Animal Sciences | 84 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 75 |
| Neuroscience | 64 |
| English Language and Literature | 63 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 62 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 49 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 44 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 41 |
| Health and Wellness | 39 |
| History | 38 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 37 |
| Economics | 36 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 32 |
| Mathematics | 32 |
| Wildlife Biology | 31 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 30 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 29 |
| Civil Engineering | 28 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 27 |
| Forestry | 26 |
| Social Work | 25 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 24 |
| Music | 23 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 23 |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 22 |
| Biochemistry | 20 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 20 |
| Geography | 19 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 19 |
| Public Health | 19 |
| Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism | 18 |
| Molecular Biology | 17 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 16 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 15 |
| Data Science | 15 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 15 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 14 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 14 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 13 |
| Microbiology | 13 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 13 |
| Art Teacher Education | 12 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 11 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 10 |
| Statistics | 10 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 9 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 |
| Linguistics | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 6 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 2 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Horticultural Science | 1 |
| Agriculture | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of Vermont ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #24 for Wildlife biologyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East
Basketball, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East
Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
2% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
229,445 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
358 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
13°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
87.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
8 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,920 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Champlain College0 mi
- Saint Michael's College2 mi
- State University of New York at Plattsburgh20 mi
- Middlebury College32 mi
- Norwich University35 mi
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science52 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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