UVM Admission Requirements

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UVM Admission Overview

UVM admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year UVM admitted 65.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.75 GPA (A-) and SAT 1290-1440 / ACT 30-32. UVM is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UVM is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UVM Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

65.3%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Low

Very Low

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Average

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Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The UVM acceptance rate is 65.3%. Last year, 17,722 of 27,138 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

University of Vermont typically 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. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UVM GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.75

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.75

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UVM typically have around a 3.75 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. UVM is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

26% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #2 in Vermont for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Vermont freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UVM SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1290-1440

Freshmen who sent SAT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 660
Math 630
Composite 1290

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 730
Math 710
Composite 1440

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UVM typically score around a 1370 SAT (middle 50% 1290–1440) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 94th percentile nationally. UVM ranks #2 in the state of Vermont and #131 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1290 to 1440

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UVM is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1370 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Vermont
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1440+	Above 75th	>78%
1370 to 1440	Avg +	66%-78%
1290 to 1370	Avg -	49%-66%
Below 1290	Below mid-50	<49%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UVM ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

30-32

Freshmen reporting ACT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

English 30
Math 26
Composite 30

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 31
Composite 32

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UVM typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 30–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UVM places #3 among colleges in Vermont and #119 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 30 to 32

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UVM without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Vermont
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32+	Above 75th	>78%
31 to 32	Avg +	65%-78%
30 to 31	Avg -	49%-65%
Below 30	Below mid-50	<49%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Vermont admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	17,476	9,662	27,138
Accepted	11,771	5,951	17,722
Acceptance Rate	67%	62%	65%
Enrolled	1,750	1,058	2,808
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	15%	18%	16%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Vermont
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UVM is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 65.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.75 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1290-1440); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025