Campus & Student Life at University of Vermont

Home to about 11,136 undergraduates in 2020, UVM is a large, public university located in Burlington, Vermont. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UVM offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UVM can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UVM Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UVM Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 18.0% of the student population at UVM. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UVM Disability Services.

UVM for the Military

While not a "service academy", UVM does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UVM Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UVM for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Vermont

UVM offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Vermont

UVM has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,136 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,235 (91.9%). Part-time attendance was 901 (8.1%).

University of Vermont is Ranked #757 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UVM is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UVM #757 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UVM by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UVM Diversity Guide.

University of Vermont Competes in the NCAA

UVM has a total of 509 student athletes, 224 men and 285 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Vermont Athletics