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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 11%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $32,102
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $85,077
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Middlebury College is a private nonprofit college in Middlebury, VT with 2,738 undergraduates. It admits 11% of applicants, and admitted students average 1508 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,102 per year ($7,548 for families earning under $30,000). 93% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $85,077 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 11%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 13,297
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,379
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 45%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing720–760
200800
SAT Math725–790
200800
ACT Composite33–35
136
What Middlebury College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $88,850
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $70,640
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,548
- $30–48k$8,388
- $48–75k$13,993
- $75–110k$23,522
- $110k+$50,664
Get a personal estimate with Middlebury College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $85,077
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,437
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,738
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White54%
- Hispanic13%
- Black5%
- Asian7%
Middlebury College FAQ
What is Middlebury College's acceptance rate?+
Middlebury College admits 11% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for Middlebury College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 725–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1508.
What ACT score do you need for Middlebury College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.
Is Middlebury College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Middlebury College?+
In Fall 2023, 13,297 students applied to Middlebury College and 1,379 were admitted; 615 enrolled.
Does Middlebury College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Middlebury College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Middlebury College require an essay?+
Middlebury College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Middlebury College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $88,850 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,102.
What is Middlebury College's graduation rate?+
93% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 230959 · How we use this data
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