Vermont's land-grant research university, founded 1791, blending public mission with private college traditions.
UVM comprises ten colleges and schools offering over 100 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate and professional programs. The institution is classified as R1: Doctoral Universities with very high research activity, attracting $266 million in research funding for fiscal year 2025. Notable colleges include the College of Arts and Sciences (largest), Grossman School of Business (AACSB-accredited), College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (five ABET-accredited engineering programs), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Robert Larner College of Medicine. The Patrick Leahy Honors College provides an academically heightened experience for top undergraduates.
For the 2023 entering class, UVM received 28,236 applications with a 60% acceptance rate and 17.1% yield rate. The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1270–1410 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT, with an average high school GPA of 3.85. First-year retention stands at 88.25%, with 77.5% graduating within six years. Undergraduate admissions are classified as 'more selective.' The university welcomes transfer, international, and re-entry students alongside traditional first-year applicants.
Located in Burlington, Vermont, UVM's 460-acre main campus benefits from proximity to the Green Mountains, forests, and farms. The university emphasizes sustainability and environmental stewardship as core values. Student life includes NCAA Division I athletics (Catamounts competing in America East and Hockey East), active Greek life, cultural organizations, and the student-run radio station WRUV (90.1 FM). The campus hosts over 100 study-abroad opportunities and maintains strong residential learning communities. UVM was named the No. 1 'Best School for Making an Impact' by Princeton Review for two consecutive years.
As Vermont's land-grant think tank, UVM drives research and innovation across agriculture, health, sustainability, and environmental sciences. The university operates the University of Vermont Medical Center with its primary facility on campus. Research centers include the Transportation Research Center, Complex Systems Center, and Vermont Advanced Computing Center. UVM Extension and the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships fuel regional economic development and community engagement.
94% of graduates were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation, with 95% of full-time employed graduates satisfied with their positions. The Career Center provides comprehensive support through interest groups, internship placement, resume coaching, and networking. 92% of seniors engage in high-impact practices such as service-learning, research, internships, or study abroad. The university offers need- and merit-based financial aid, with 92% of undergraduates receiving scholarships or aid.