University of Vermont acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Vermont's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Vermont acceptance rate by year
18,576 of 25,434 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 65.3% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 25,434 | 18,576 | 73.0% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 27,138 | 17,722 | 65.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 28,236 | 16,947 | 60.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 30,231 | 18,075 | 59.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 25,559 | 16,233 | 63.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 18,569 | 13,244 | 71.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 19,233 | 12,943 | 67.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 21,263 | 14,365 | 67.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 21,991 | 14,777 | 67.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 22,476 | 15,495 | 68.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 25,274 | 17,907 | 70.9% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Vermont deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Coalition App (Scoir). Checked October 24, 2026 on Vermont's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Early December
- Early action Apply by Decisions Late December
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions Mid-February
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Early March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Vermont
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Vermont
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Vermont weighs
From section C7 of Vermont's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
Vermont waitlist
2,752 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 1,054 accepted it, and 142 were admitted from it (13.5% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Vermont costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Vermont's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Vermont's 73.0%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Vermont admissions
What is Vermont's acceptance rate?
Vermont admitted 18,576 of 25,434 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 73.0%. That is up from 65.3% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Vermont test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Vermont is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Vermont's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 15, 2027; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Vermont's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Vermont?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1300–1430 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 32% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1430 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at Vermont?
For Fall 2025, Vermont admitted 91.7% of 396 early decision applicants, compared with 73.0% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Vermont Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Vermont first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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