University of Vermont: First-Year Applicants

First-year applicants have completed (or will soon complete) secondary school coursework and have not yet attended college or university. This section is for those applicants who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees or asylees only.

All applicants must submit the Common Application. Login and be sure to add UVM to your "My Colleges" list.

$55 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee (Vermont first-year applicants who apply by November 1 under Early Action will have their application fee waived).

The University of Vermont is a proud member of the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success. Beginning in July, 2017, students applying for fall 2018 admission may choose between using the Common Application or the Coalition Application.

The University of Vermont selects those students who demonstrate great potential for success at the university. We consider:

The rigor of a student's academic program (e.g., honors or AP course work)

Standing in the graduating class

Standardized test results

Trends in performance

The competitive nature of the student's prior academic environment

All applicants must complete the following requirements prior to enrolling at UVM (one college semester generally substitutes for one high school year). Please review these minimum requirements, as well as additional requirements (below) for each of our undergraduate schools and colleges. Note: all applicants apply to one of our seven undergraduate schools and colleges according to their selected major.

Minimum entrance requirements

four years of English

three years of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and geometry (or equivalents)

two years of the same foreign language (American sign language meets this requirement)

three years of a natural or physical science, including a laboratory science

three years of social sciences

Course work not completed at the high school level may be fulfilled by equivalent college-level academic work. In general, one semester of college work is considered equal to one year of high school study. Any exceptions to these requirements are made on a case-by-case basis.

Admitted Student Profile

Class ranking* of students admitted for Fall 2016

Top 10%: 39%

Top 25%: 77%

Top 50%: 97%

*35% attended high schools reporting exact class rank.

SAT/ACT Score Ranges for Middle 50% of Admitted Students*

SAT Critical Reading: 560-670

SAT Math: 570-670

SAT Writing: 560-670

ACT: 26-31

*Information regarding SAT Score Choice and ACT Super Scoring: UVM considers your highest section scores across all SAT and ACT dates submitted. Applicants are encouraged to send scores from every SAT or ACT test date in which they received a top score in each section. Final admissions decisions are based only on your highest section scores, and UVM updates applicant records each time we receive new scores.

AP, IB, CLEP and credit for other courses/exams taken

To learn about credit given for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and other courses/exams taken in high school, visit our section on transferring other credits.

Requirements and/or Recommendations by UVM Schools/Colleges

When applying to UVM, all applicants apply to one of the following seven schools or colleges. Additional entrance requirements or recommendations for each are listed here:

AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

Required: One year of biology and one year of chemistry for science majors

Recommended: Candidates are strongly encouraged to take one year of physics and at least one year of math beyond Algebra II (precalculus/calculus is preferred).

ARTS AND SCIENCES

Recommended: Course work across the span of liberal arts disciplines; four years of math, including trigonometry; foreign language study all four years of high school.

Note to music majors: Candidates for entry into UVM as a music major seeking the B.A. or the B.Mus. degree must pass an audition as part of the process (except concentrations in Music Business and Technology).

GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Required: Four years of math with high achievement, including at least one year beyond Algebra II. Trigonometry, precalculus, or calculus preferred.

EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Recommended: One year of biology for Human Development and Family Studies and Social Work majors. Math and science course work beyond the minimum for teacher education majors.

Note to music educations majors: Candidates for entry into UVM as a music education major seeking the B.S. degree must pass an audition as part of the process.

ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Required: Four years of math, including trigonometry or precalculus. One year of chemistry and one year of physics for all engineering majors. All other majors: two years of a laboratory-based science.

THE RUBENSTEIN SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Required: One year of biology and one year of chemistry or physics. Additional year of college preparatory math beyond Algebra II.

NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Required: One year of biology and one year of chemistry for all majors; four years of math, including trigonometry or pre-calculus.

Recommended: Additional science course work beyond chemistry and biology in the senior year of high school for all majors. One year of physics is recommended for Athletic Training, Exercise and Movement Science, Medical Radiation Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Science majors.