University of Vermont
The University of Vermont is a public research university in Burlington, Vermont, located between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains. The university offers a dynamic learning environment with strong emphasis on sustainability, health sciences, and experiential research.
Acceptance rate
65%
Undergrad enrollment
11,600
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$55
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early DecisionEarly Decision I | November 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action | November 1, 2026 |
| TransferSpring Transfer | November 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidFinancial Aid Priority (EA & ED I) | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | January 15, 2027 |
| Early Decision IIEarly Decision II | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidFinancial Aid Priority (ED II & RD) | February 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer | June 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Established in Burlington, VT, Ben & Jerry's is synonymous with both ice cream and social change. The “Save Our Swirled” flavor raises awareness of climate change, and “I Dough, I Dough” celebrates marriage equality. If you worked alongside Ben & Jerry, what charitable flavor would you develop and why?
UVM is a community that celebrates the unique identity of every student, faculty and staff member. Tell us how your identities have shaped the ways you interact with the world.
From the Green Mountains to Lake Champlain to our campus, UVM students are inspired by our location to think about their relationship to the environment. What does your relationship with your environment look like?
If you could pick one song to be the soundtrack of your life, what would it be? What is your connection to the song?