University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
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Great town, well city, after all it is the largest one in Vermont, beautiful lake, Lake Champlain, right down the road, nice, friendly people, college town for sure, and a beautiful campus to boot. Getting involved is the name of the game and majors are plentiful with plenty to choose from. Welcome to UVM!
• Public
• Undergraduate enrollment – 11,339
• Admit rate – 67%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA
• Retention rate – 86%
• Mid 50% SAT/ACT range – 580-680/25-30
• Student to faculty ratio – 16:1
• 7 undergraduate schools
• 40% of undergraduates pursue research opportunities
• University has been awarded one of the most sustainable campuses in the country. Has many buildings that are LEED certified
• All 1st and 2nd-year students live on campus
• Average class size is 30
• 95% of courses are taught by professors
• Themed housing for students who have a shared interest
• UVM Medical Center Located on campus – Largest Medical Center north of Boston
• Research vessel – Melosira – For students to do water research
• The Vermont State House allows students to be involved in civic action and politics
• Switching your major is pretty simple, other than nursing, which is more difficult to transfer into
• No separate application for the honors college
• Accelerated masters programs available
• Students abroad in more than 70 countries
