by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Middlebury degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Middlebury measures up.
Middlebury is ranked #2,379 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Vermont, it ranks #5 of 10 for value.
These Middlebury majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| English | #8 of 12 |
| Other International Relations & National Security Studies | #8 of 12 |
| African Studies | #9 of 18 |
| European Studies | #14 of 19 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | #18 of 29 |
| Latin American Studies | #23 of 39 |
| American U.S. Studies | #26 of 45 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | #30 of 52 |
| Foreign Language | #31 of 35 |
| Area Studies | #42 of 63 |
Below is the detailed Middlebury value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Middlebury College is ranked #1 out of #10 in Vermont for quality and #5 out of #10 for Vermont value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Middlebury financial aid page to be sure.
Middlebury College is ranked #2,379 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Middlebury College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Middlebury costs about $60,857. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $243,430 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $85,880 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $31,483 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $60,857 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $243,430 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Middlebury net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Middlebury costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Middlebury degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $343,520 | — | — |
| All Students | $243,430 | #2,379 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $125,932 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $343,520 | — | — |
| All Students | $243,430 | #5 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $125,932 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Middlebury shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,270 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,548 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,741 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,228 |
| Over $110K | $48,804 |
About 46% of Middlebury undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $59,359 per year. Get more details on the Middlebury financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Middlebury cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.