Top Rated Vermont Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Vermont for 2025

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Vermont. Leading the rankings for 2025 as the highest ranked private college in Vermont is Middlebury College. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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Middlebury College
M
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College

Private 4 Year

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#25 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 2,857enrollment
  • $22,912net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Champlain College
C
Burlington, VT

Champlain College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Vermont

  • 3,328enrollment
  • $36,846net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1165-1340SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Saint Michael's College
S
Colchester, VT

Saint Michael's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Vermont

  • 1,370enrollment
  • $30,806net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1310SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Norwich University
N
Northfield, VT

Norwich University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Vermont

  • 3,274enrollment
  • $28,196net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1320SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA