How to get into University of Vermont
What 139 admitted applicants actually had: their grades, test scores, activities, awards and intended majors, counted from 149 University of Vermont results that students posted for the 2016 to 2026 cycles. Every number below is counted, not estimated.
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University of Vermont admits by the numbers
Median unweighted GPA
3.85
Middle half 3.74 to 3.99
Median SAT
1,490
Middle half 1,400 to 1,540
Median ACT
34
Middle half 33 to 35
Median weighted GPA
4.20
Middle half 4.05 to 4.53
Results posted: 139 admitted, 3 rejected, 7 waitlisted. People who post results are a self-selected group, so this is not the University of Vermont acceptance rate; the official rate is in University of Vermont’s Common Data Set.
What University of Vermont admits did outside class
Share of admitted applicants listing at least one activity of each type.
- Athletics63%
- Nonprofit/Service61%
- Work/Job52%
- Tutoring/Teaching35%
- Advocacy/Politics32%
- Music31%
- Debate/MUN/Speech29%
- Journalism/Writing24%
Held a leadership role
84%
Founded something
36%
National or intl. award
52%
Did research
20%
Intended majors of University of Vermont admits
- Political Science12%
- Computer Science9%
- Business7%
- English/Writing6%
- Biology5%
- Engineering5%
Who got in
Of the admitted posters, 6% first-generation, 12% low income, 11% underrepresented minority, 17% legacy, 0% recruited athlete and 1% international. Of those who said where they enrolled, 2% chose University of Vermont.
Three recent University of Vermont admits
2026 cycle · Math
Tennis captain and video-game world #1 interested in math and political science, with personal investing and a weather project.
GPA 3.76 UW · SAT 1530 · Original post
2026 cycle · Chemistry
Multi-year chemistry researcher and basketball starter who led a regional youth volunteer network.
GPA 3.85 UW · SAT 1550 · Original post
2026 cycle · Sociology/Anthropology
Performing-arts leader who founded a GSA club and writes widely read fan fiction.
GPA 3.89 UW · SAT 1500 · Original post
Where else University of Vermont admits got in
University of Vermont admissions questions
- What GPA do you need to get into University of Vermont?
- Among 139 applicants who posted a University of Vermont admission on r/collegeresults, the median unweighted GPA was 3.85 and the middle half reported 3.74 to 3.99 (108 reported a GPA). University of Vermont sets no minimum GPA; these are what admitted posters reported.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Vermont?
- Among 139 applicants who posted a University of Vermont admission on r/collegeresults, the median SAT was 1,490 and the middle half scored 1,400 to 1,540 (81 reported an SAT). The median ACT was 34.
- What extracurriculars do University of Vermont admits have?
- The most common activity types among admitted posters were athletics (63%), nonprofit/service (61%), work/job (52%), tutoring/teaching (35%). 84% held at least one leadership role and 52% listed a national or international award.
- What is the University of Vermont acceptance rate?
- The official rate is published by University of Vermont in its Common Data Set. These pages do not compute one: people who post results are a self-selected group, so the share of admits among them is far higher than the real rate.
Applying to University of Vermont?
A Specialist who got into a school like University of Vermont can read your student’s file against these numbers and say where it stands out and where it doesn’t.
Source: self-reported results posts on r/collegeresults, each linked from our Database, counted across the 2016 to 2026 cycles with transfer applicants excluded. Aristo Scholars is not affiliated with University of Vermont. All colleges