Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2 2
Foreign Language 2 3
History 3 4
Academic Electives 5 5
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
PO Box 670
Burlington
VT
05402-0670
Phone
(800) 570-5858 x5858
Fax
(802) 862-2772
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 3, 2026
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
February 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15
Early Decision Notification
Rolling, notification begins December 15
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
Recommended for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio for animation, creative media, filmmaking, game art and animation, game design, and graphic design and digital media majors recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
66% of 5,190 applicants were admitted
Women
63% of 3,122 applicants were admitted
Men
71% of 2,068 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
646 (19%) of 3,428 admitted students enrolled
Women
242 (12%) of 1,955 admitted students enrolled
Men
404 (27%) of 1,473 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,144
Students Accepting Wait List Position
186
Students Admitted From Wait List
178
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 602 average , 560-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16%
Score of 600 - 700
69%
Score of 500 - 600
14%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 621 average , 600-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10%
Score of 600 - 700
49%
Score of 500 - 600
35%
Score of 400 - 500
6%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 27-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
39%
Score of 24 - 29
61%
Score of 18 - 23
11%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 26
Score of 30 - 36
24%
Score of 24 - 29
47%
Score of 18 - 23
29%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 27
Score of 30 - 36
53%
Score of 24 - 29
41%
Score of 18 - 23
6%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 22%
Top quarter: 45%
Top half: 81%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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