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The main campus of Burlington is in Burlington, Vermont (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Burlington offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Burlington students most commonly major in a field related to photography and commercial art, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending Burlington come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, the school had 184 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Burlington.
Many students are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Burlington College values the innate dignity of every human being. Our mission is to create a community of individuals who direct their own education and become passionate lifelong learners. Our mission is to: + Offer creative, participatory educational opportunities that foster open communication and shared responsibility for learning; + Challenge individuals to increase their awareness, knowledge, and skills in order to realize their potential and to articulate what they have learned; and, + Encourage individuals to better understand themselves and others and to make informed decisions in their communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Burlington College
95 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
General Phone: (802) 862-9616
Admissions Phone: (802) 862-9616
Financial Aid Phone: (802) 862-9616
Burlington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 22 | medical transcription |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology courses, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, Latin American studies, general studies, humanities |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | film studies, cinematography |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | human services |
| Law | 1 | legal professions, legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Burlington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Burlington had a total enrollment of 184 students (134 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 70% |
| Part-Time | 30% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 27% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 72% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Burlington offers campus housing for 10 of its 134 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Burlington, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 21 | 84% | 10 | 48% |
| Men | 14 | 12 | 86% | 6 | 50% |
| Women | 11 | 9 | 82% | 4 | 44% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (802) 862-9616
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,670 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,670 |
| Room and board | $ 6,750 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Burlington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1218300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (802) 862-9616
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Burlington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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