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The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, or The University of Vermont, was established in 1791. It merged with the Vermont Agricultural College in 1865 and adopted its current name. The university is also referred to as UVM and is spread over 450 acres in Burlington, Vermont. UVM attracts students from more than 30 foreign countries. The university offers numerous degree and certificate programs through the following academic units:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Education and Social Services
- College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Graduate College
- School of Business Administration
- The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
UVM has a very active Greek Life. The first fraternal organization of the university was recognized in 1836. Presently, there are a large number of fraternities and sororities at UVM. Some of these are Alpha Delta Pi, Omicron Lambda Pi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Tau Delta, and Alpha Chi Omega.
Notable alumni of UVM are Jody Williams, 1997 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines; Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, 85th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont; and William Almon Wheeler, 19th Vice President of the United States.
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Campus Location85 S Prospect St
Burlington, VT 05405-0160
USA
Main Tel: (802) 656-3131
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
University Of Vermont HighlightsWhere University Of Vermont stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, therapy and counseling, religion and philosophy, nutrition and exercise therapy, animal science and care, liberal arts, mathematics, and fine arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,913 | 91 | | Master | 399 | 51 | | First-professional degree | 97 | 1 | | Doctorale | 57 | 22 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 3 | | Post-master's certificate | 8 | 2 |
University Of Vermont StudentsThe student enrollment at University Of Vermont was 12,239 in 2007 (11,061 full-time equivalent). About 44% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 55% of the class. Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students, graduate students are 11%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 3%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,054 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,938 | | Room | $ 5,426 | | Board | $ 2,598 | | Books and supplies | $ 936 | | Other | $ 1,136 |
Financial Aid: University Of Vermont participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 421 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 182 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 485 |
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Vermont provides on-campus housing for 5,244 of its 11,061 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
University Of Vermont AthleticsUniversity Of Vermont is in the America East for major sports. University Of Vermont offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 110 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 110 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .
University Of Vermont Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 65% | | Women | 74% | | All | 70% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 540-630 | | Math | 540-640 | | Writing | 530-630 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (58 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (220 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (30 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (157 awarded) - Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development
- Natural Resources/Conservation
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (13 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (339 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (114 awarded) - Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (87 awarded) - Human Development and Family Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (70 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (20 awarded) - Agronomy and Crop Science
- Horticultural Science
- Plant Sciences
LIBERAL ARTS (589 awarded) - Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Canadian Studies
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Development Economics and International Development
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- European Studies/Civilization
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- Italian Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (39 awarded) MEDIA (12 awarded) - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (27 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (97 awarded) - Medicine (MD)
- Neuroscience
MUSIC (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (86 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (87 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Nutrition Sciences
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (29 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (188 awarded) - Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Wildlife Biology
- Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (216 awarded) - Communication Disorders
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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