School Overview
Middlebury College is a liberal arts college in Middlebury, Vermont. It embodies all the qualities of a small Northeastern liberal arts college. It is over 200 years old, and Middlebury currently offers some of the best academic programs nationwide. As a result, the college is very selective. Middlebury also offers generous financial aid to students, provides students numerous volunteer opportunities, and it sponsors numerous student organizations.
Middlebury offers bachelor’s degree programs in the sciences, humanities, performing arts, and the liberal arts. It is internationally-recognized for its Bread Loaf Writer’s program. Students participating in this program complete summer programs designed to improve creative writing and literary analysis skills.
Middlebury College is also known for its small class sizes, which enhances classroom discussions and makes professors easily accessible.
Because the school encourages students to participate in community service, they have the opportunity to participate in service projects that promote learning. Students involved with the Projects for Peace initiative learn more about veterans’ experiences by conducting personal interviews with veterans throughout the United States. Middlebury sponsors other great programs to involve students in campus and community affairs.
The college also places great emphasis on the arts. Art is displayed throughout campus, a museum is located on campus, a theatre is located on campus, and literary readings are frequently held.
Middlebury College is very selective. The average student acceptance rate is about 17 percent. Applicants are required to submit 2 letters of recommendations, official transcripts, and entrance exam scores. The admission committee places heavy emphasis on community service.
The college offers generous financial aid to students. In fact, Middlebury prides itself on ensuring that qualified students from all backgrounds have opportunities to study at the school. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, loans, and federal Pell grants.
Middlebury College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (802) 443-5000 |
| Website: | www.middlebury.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.middlebury.edu/admissions/apply |
| Address: | Old Chapel, Middlebury, VT 05753 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,657 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 95% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,657 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $56,216 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $56,216 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 53% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $48,613 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Middlebury College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Middlebury College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | 7 | 5 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 6 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 51 | 9 | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Middlebury College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $56,216 |
| Out-of-state | $56,216 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 334 | 53% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 317 | 50% | $48,613 |
| Student loan aid | 190 | 30% | $5,891 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,191 | 46% | $48,807 |
| Federal student loans | 594 | 23% | $5,287 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Middlebury College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Middlebury College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 9,754 | 4,325 | 5,429 | Percent admitted | 100% | 18% | 13% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 6% | 6% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Middlebury College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,657 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,580 |
| Graduate enrollment | 77 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Middlebury College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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