University Of Vermont

The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, together known as the University of Vermont, was established in 1791. It merged with the Vermont Agricultural College in 1865 and adopted its current name.

The university was the fifth oldest university in New England and the first institution of higher learning to declare public support for freedom of religion.

Also referred to as UVM, the university is spread over 460 acres in Burlington, Vermont, often voted one of America's most exciting small cities. The university is home to 10,371 undergraduates, 1,516 graduate students, 460 medical students and 1,299 full- and part-time faculty. It attracts students from more than 25 foreign countries.

Off-campus grounds include a research park, four research farms; nine natural areas; and the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory.

UVM is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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 many fraternities and sororities--among them, Alpha Delta Pi, Omicron Lambda Pi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Tau Delta, and Alpha Chi Omega.

The campus offers more than 100 student organizations--including many academic, artistic, musical, political, religious and service clubs.

UVM has 18 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams. There are also dozens of sports clubs and more than 20 intramural sports.

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; William Almon Wheeler, 19th Vice President of the United States; Charlene Begley, CEO, GE Enterprise Solutions; John Kilik, film producer; Bob Lobel, sports anchor, WBZ-TV Eyewitness News; Kirk McCaskill, MLB pitcher; Susan Powers, folk artist; E. Annie Prouix, Pulitzer Prize-winning author; and Henry Jarvis Raymond, cofounder of the New York Times. Actor Ben Affleck dropped out after one semester

Highlights

Where the school 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 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 12,239 in 2007-2008 (10,752 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% 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 (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: University Of Vermont participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

University Of Vermont provides on-campus housing for 5,428 of its 10,752 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

The school is in the America East for major sports.

The school 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) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: