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Students attend University Of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, a small city. The school is a public institution. University Of Vermont degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. University Of Vermont is known for its programs in fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 630. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
University Of Vermont has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 11,597 students at University Of Vermont (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Vermont values student athletics, and belongs to the America East.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Vermont
85 S Prospect St
Burlington, VT 05405-0160
General Phone: (802) 656-3131
Admissions Phone: (802) 656-3370
Financial Aid Phone: (802) 656-5700
http://www.uvm.edu
University Of Vermont awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 569 | English, political science, history, sociology, economics, applied economics, anthropology, geography, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 392 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, elementary school teaching, education, special ed, early childhood education, higher education administration, school counseling, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 225 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy |
| Business And Management | 209 | business management |
| Science | 170 | biology, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology, biochemistry, botany, physics, molecular biology, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 125 | environmental studies, environmental science, conservation, forestry, land use planning, wetlands management |
| Engineering | 113 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 100 | registered nursing, nursing science, nurse practitioner |
| Medicine | 88 | medicine |
| Family And Social Work | 76 | social work, family studies, public administration |
| Fine Arts | 60 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Animal Science And Care | 59 | animal science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 56 | nutrition sciences, parks and recreation management, dietitian |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer science, systems analyst |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics, statistics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Support And Technology | 18 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 15 | plant sciences, horticultural science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Music | 10 | music, music performance |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Vermont in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,795 | 84 |
| Master's degree | 430 | 54 |
| First-professional degree | 88 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 59 | 19 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Vermont had a total enrollment of 11,597 students (10,420 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 26% |
| Massachusetts | 18% |
| New York | 14% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Maine | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
University Of Vermont offers campus housing for 4,502 of its 10,420 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 13,015 | 10,439 | 80% | 2,394 | 23% |
| Men | 6,027 | 4,561 | 76% | 1,097 | 24% |
| Women | 6,988 | 5,878 | 84% | 1,297 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (802) 656-3370
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,748 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,934 |
| Room and board | $ 7,332 |
| Room charge | $ 4,936 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,396 |
| Books and supplies | $ 865 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,030 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Vermont participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 369600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (802) 656-5700
University Of Vermont has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 289 | 109 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 131 | 68 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 258 | 182 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $113,673 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $92,035 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $78,466 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $66,179 | 6 | $58,669 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $87,300 | 10 | $78,563 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 100 | $87,431 | 28 | $82,532 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 85 | $67,251 | 60 | $60,981 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 89 | $56,669 | 57 | $52,158 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 49 | $42,073 | 45 | $43,370 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 10 | $48,168 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 324 | $66,721 | 200 | $56,880 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | America East |
| Baseball | America East |
| Track | America East |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 80 | 161 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 55 | 105 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forestry, General
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Asian Studies/Civilization
Canadian Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Vermont Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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