Northern Vermont University, VT
Public4-Year • Small • Primarily ResidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-In3 CampusesMain Campus
Northern Vermont University Rankings
Affordability74
Selectivity11
Retention17
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity20
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northern Vermont University
75%Bachelor’s
21%Associate’s
4%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism2%
Communications Technologies3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education8%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities12%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology15%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts14%
Admissions
Getting into Northern Vermont University
84%Admission Rate
480Median SAT Math
505Median SAT Reading
23Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–540
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–560
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Northern Vermont University
$12KIn-State Tuition
$25KOut-of-State Tuition
$24KAverage Total Cost
$15KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $17K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $22K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $23K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $30K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northern Vermont University
67%Receive Federal Loans
$12KMedian Federal Debt
56%Repayment Rate
$223Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 39% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 22% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $30K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $22K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 63% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 56% | 67% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 74% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 68% | 77% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northern Vermont University
66%Retention Rate
34%Transfer Rate
29%Withdrawal Rate
39%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 38% | 53% |
| Black | 30% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 60% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 66% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 40% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 66% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 28% | 56% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 57% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northern Vermont University
92%Employment Rate
$28KMedian Salary
$18K25 Pctl Salary
$37K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $37K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $46K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northern Vermont University
2,099Undergraduates
63%Full-time Undergrads
24Avg Entry Age
299Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 49% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 9% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 24% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 21% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 26% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Northern Vermont University, VT
Sterling College
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25 miles, SW
Community College of Vermont
25 miles, S
Advanced Welding Institute
26 miles, SW