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The University of Vermont, also known as UVM, is a national, public research university and the state of Vermont's land-grant university. It was established in 1791. The campus is spread across an area of over 450 acres. The university offers an array of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. UVM is organized into the following academic divisions:
UVM's athletic teams are nicknamed the Catamounts. The varsity teams compete in the NCAA's Division I America East Conference.
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 mathematics, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Vermont is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 12,239 students at the school (as of 2007).
University Of Vermont offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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
http://www.uvm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 589 | political science, English, sociology, history, anthropology, economics, international development, geography, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 339 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, higher education administration, social studies teaching, school counseling, education, ... |
| Business And Management | 220 | business management, entrepreneurship |
| Therapy And Counseling | 216 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy |
| Science | 188 | biology, chemistry, geology, botany, biochemistry, wildlife biology, molecular biology, physics, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 157 | environmental studies, conservation, environmental science, forestry, land use planning |
| Engineering | 114 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Medicine | 97 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Family And Social Work | 87 | social work, family studies, public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 87 | nutrition sciences, parks and recreation management, dietitian, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing, nursing science, nurse practitioner |
| Fine Arts | 70 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Animal Science And Care | 58 | animal science |
| Mathematics | 39 | mathematics, statistics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer science, systems analyst |
| Religion And Philosophy | 29 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Support And Technology | 27 | clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, radiation therapist |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 20 | horticultural science, agronomy, plant sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Media | 12 | public relations and advertising |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | film studies |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Vermont in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,913 | 91 |
| Master's degree | 399 | 51 |
| First-professional degree | 97 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 57 | 22 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 2 |
In 2007, University Of Vermont had a total enrollment of 12,239 students (11,061 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 26% |
| Massachusetts | 19% |
| New York | 12% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
University Of Vermont offers campus housing for 5,244 of its 11,061 (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 | 18,814 | 13,079 | 70% | 2,464 | 19% |
| Men | 8,792 | 5,680 | 65% | 1,093 | 19% |
| Women | 10,022 | 7,399 | 74% | 1,357 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| 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 | $ 12,054 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,938 |
| Room and board | $ 8,024 |
| Room charge | $ 5,426 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,598 |
| Books and supplies | $ 936 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,136 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Vermont participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 369600)
University Of Vermont has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 297 | 124 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 109 | 73 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 276 | 209 |
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 | calendar year | 4 | $125,186 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $93,245 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $65,827 | 8 | $68,817 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $97,583 | 11 | $83,993 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 93 | $101,734 | 38 | $95,077 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 98 | $77,864 | 66 | $71,022 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 87 | $64,615 | 65 | $61,209 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 46 | $45,391 | 46 | $46,247 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $53,877 | 13 | $59,698 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 329 | $76,198 | 229 | $66,521 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | America East |
| Baseball | America East |
| Track | America East |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 110 | 220 |
| Track | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 68 | 76 | 144 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
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
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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
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
Agronomy and Crop Science
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
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Italian Studies
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
MEDIA
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
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
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
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 degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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