Campus & Student Life at Northern Vermont University

Home to about 1,706 undergraduates in 2020, Northern Vermont University is a small, public university located in Johnson, Vermont. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Northern Vermont University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northern Vermont University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northern Vermont University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northern Vermont University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northern Vermont University Disability Services.

Northern Vermont University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northern Vermont University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northern Vermont University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northern Vermont University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northern Vermont University

Northern Vermont University 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 Northern Vermont University

Northern Vermont University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,706 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,183 (69.3%). Part-time attendance was 523 (30.7%).

Northern Vermont University is Ranked #1,323 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northern Vermont University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northern Vermont University #1323 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 Northern Vermont University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northern Vermont University Diversity Guide.

Northern Vermont University Competes in the NCAA

Northern Vermont University has a total of 152 student athletes, 87 men and 65 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 Northern Vermont University Athletics