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Middlebury College is located in Middlebury, Vermont, United States. It was established in 1800 and became coeducational in 1883. The first President of the college was Jeremiah Atwater. The main campus spreads across an area of approximately 350 acres. Middlebury College attracts students from about 70 countries worldwide. It offers a variety of degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. Middlebury College was named the 5th best liberal arts college in the county by U.S. News and World Report. The college is divided into the following academic schools:
Middlebury College participates in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. They are nicknamed the Panthers and compete in various sports such as ice hockey, cross country, soccer, skiing, tennis, and field hockey.
The campus of Middlebury College is in Middlebury, VT, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Middlebury College include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Middlebury College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission at Middlebury College is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 22% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 640 and 740. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Middlebury College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Middlebury College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, the school had 2,500 students enrolled (2,485 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at Middlebury College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Middlebury College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Middlebury College values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Middlebury College
Old Chapel
Middlebury, VT 05753
General Phone: (802) 443-5000
http://www.middlebury.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 679 | English, Spanish language, economics, Italian language, French language, political science, history, sociology, ... |
| Science | 54 | biology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, geology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 43 | environmental studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 23 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | religion, philosophy |
| Medicine | 18 | neuroscience |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama, dance |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | film and photography |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Middlebury College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 648 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 264 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 5 |
In 2007, Middlebury College had a total enrollment of 2,500 students (2,485 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Middlebury College offers campus housing for 2,300 of its 2,485 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Middlebury, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,205 | 1,339 | 22% | 563 | 42% |
| Men | 2,638 | 613 | 23% | 277 | 45% |
| Women | 3,567 | 726 | 20% | 286 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 740 |
| SAT Writing | 630 | 740 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,250 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 46,910 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 46,910 |
Financial Aid:
Middlebury College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 369100)
Middlebury College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 106 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 68 | $131,209 | 23 | $109,666 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $84,074 | 24 | $82,412 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $65,914 | 35 | $66,093 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $58,035 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $66,206 | 8 | $61,293 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $59,907 | 4 | $48,737 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 161 | $97,802 | 97 | $79,102 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American Literature (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Middlebury College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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