University of Vermont - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of Vermont

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

60%

Admission Difficulty for University of Vermont
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UVM is 60%. Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Vermont.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UVM and can you get accepted?

UVM is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 16,947 out of the 28,236 who applied were admitted.

University of Vermont typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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60% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Vermont you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.75 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1340 on the SAT
Score 30 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

UVM GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.75

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into University of Vermont?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UVM are to have around a 3.75 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UVM accepts 60% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UVM is 3.75 on the 4.0 scale. 26% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #2 in Vermont for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UVM is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Vermont students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	25.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	33.3%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	25.0%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	12.1%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	3.3%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	0.7%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0.1%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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UVM SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Vermont. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 35% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1250-1420

Applicants Submitting SAT

35%

SAT Scores for University of Vermont
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	640
Math 25th Percentile	610
Composite 25th Percentile	1250

SAT Scores for University of Vermont
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	720
Math 75th Percentile	700
Composite 75th Percentile	1420
Average SAT Score	1340

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Vermont?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UVM is 1340 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1250-1420. Students who get into University of Vermont score in the top 18 percent of all SAT test takers.. UVM ranks #3 in the state of Vermont and #145 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1340 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UVM regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1250 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1250, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1160, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Vermont is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1340 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1335, you have around a 60% chance of being admitted. A 1420 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 74% chance of getting in.

University of Vermont admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1420 and Above	Good	>74%
1335 to 1420	Avg +	60%-74%
1250 to 1335	Avg -	44%-60%
1165 to 1250	Reach	29%-44%
Less than 1165	Low	<29%

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UVM ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

29-32

Applicants Submitting ACT

11%

ACT Scores for University of Vermont
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	29
Math 25th Percentile	26
Composite 25th Percentile	29

ACT Scores for University of Vermont
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	31
Composite 75th Percentile	32
Average ACT Score	30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UVM?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UVM is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 29 and 32. The school ranks #3 in Vermont and #148 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 29 and score in the score in the top 9 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Vermont.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Vermont is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UVM for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 60% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 78% with a 32 ACT score.

University of Vermont admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32 and Above	Good	>78%
30 to 32	Avg +	60%-78%
29 to 30	Avg -	49%-60%
28 to 29	Reach	39%-49%
Less than 28	Low	<39%

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High School Class Rank

78% of University of Vermont freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 40% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Vermont students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	40.4%
Top 25% of class	78.2%
Top 50% of class	98%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Vermont admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	18,654	9,582	28,236
Accepted	11,370	5,577	16,947
Acceptance Rate	61%	58%	60%
Enrolled	1,835	1,061	2,896
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	19%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Vermont is $55.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Vermont and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Vermont Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Vermont
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because UVM is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.75 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1340 on the SAT and 30 on the ACT will further lock in your application.