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Southern Vermont College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Bennington, VT. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Southern Vermont College earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include media, security and law enforcement, conservation and resource management, and science and laboratory technician.
Southern Vermont College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 420 to 500 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 400 and 480.
Southern Vermont College, in 2007, had 410 students (366 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Eastern College Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Vermont College
982 Mansion Drive
Bennington, VT 05201-6002
General Phone: (802) 442-5427
http://www.svc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 14 | business |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 12 | radiologic tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and humanities, English, creative writing |
| Media | 6 | communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | human services, child development, social work, social service professions |
| Law | 2 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Vermont College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 52 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 31 | 9 |
In 2007, Southern Vermont College had a total enrollment of 410 students (366 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 28% |
| Massachusetts | 26% |
| New York | 16% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Southern Vermont College offers campus housing for 223 of its 366 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bennington, 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 | 344 | 316 | 92% | 99 | 31% |
| Men | 104 | 92 | 88% | 35 | 38% |
| Women | 240 | 224 | 93% | 64 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 21 |
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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,800 |
| Room and board | $ 8,100 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Vermont College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 369300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $42,720 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $39,164 | 3 | $41,592 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $45,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $40,349 | 8 | $43,722 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Vermont College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing NCAA athletic conference member
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