The main campus of Burlington is in Burlington, VT (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, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007, Burlington had 179 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Burlington College
95 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
General Phone: (802) 862-9616
http://www.burlington.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 25 | interdisciplinary studies, English language and literature, general studies, Latin American studies, minority and gender studies, humanities |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | film studies, cinematography, photography |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology courses, psychology |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant, legal studies |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | human services |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical transcription |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | playwriting and screenwriting |
| Media | 0 | journalism courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Burlington in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 42 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, Burlington had a total enrollment of 179 students (143 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 80% |
| Women | 20% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 15% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 32% |
| New York | 12% |
| Connecticut | 12% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Burlington offers campus housing for 17 of its 143 (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 | 69 | 43 | 62% | 25 | 58% |
| Men | 43 | 32 | 74% | 20 | 62% |
| Women | 26 | 11 | 42% | 5 | 45% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,350 |
| Room and board | $ 6,750 |
| Room charge | $ 5,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Burlington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1218300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $39,110 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $39,110 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Playwriting and Screenwriting
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Burlington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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