A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Value
    A+
  3. Diversity
    A+
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    A-
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    A+
  8. Location
    C-
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    A+
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    C
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Middlebury College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Address
Old Chapel
Middlebury, VT 05753
Website
middlebury.edu

Middlebury College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
17%
SAT Range
1270-1500
ACT Range
29-33
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
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Test Scores and GPA for Middlebury College

Cost

Net Price
$20,197/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $3,003/ year
  • $30-48k
    $6,230/ year
  • $49-75k
    $13,394/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,646/ year
  • $110k+
    $39,258/ year

Academics

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.39 responses
67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.39 responses
31%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.39 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Economics
    127 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    42 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    42 Graduates
  • Environmental Studies
    40 Graduates
  • English
    35 Graduates
  • Psychology
    34 Graduates
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    32 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    29 Graduates
  • Geography
    25 Graduates
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
    25 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,516Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 22 responses
Report
  • Hardworking
    41%
  • Elitist
    18%
  • Friendly
    18%
  • Extroverts
    14%
  • Fascinating
    9%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
88%
of students say they don't have Greek life.33 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.53 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 18 responses
Report
  • Passionate, Intellectual, Quirky, Athletic
    50%
  • Elitist
    33%
  • Fascinating
    11%
  • Overworked
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
94%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
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I would not change anything about my experience at Midd. Every professor I had exuded enthusiasm for their subject that inspired us students to fully apply ourselves. The student body is welcoming while brilliant in areas such as music, academics, and athletics. The campus is beautiful, and the overall area is one that I can truly call a home away from home. The only drawbacks I can think of are the high costs (which exists at any elite institution) and the fact that students and teachers sometimes unintentionally impose left-leaning ideas onto students, although an active effort is being made to eliminate that.
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The community atmosphere is the foundation of what makes this school incredible. Everyone is so friendly, and helpful, and smart, that it inspires you to be more that way. Academically the school is challenging enough that you feel pushed, and sometimes overly so, but that is how you progress. The food is phenomenal, and no swipe system means that you get it whenever you want. It is one of the safest school campuses, with very low rates of disturbances, and while the party scene is small, that is what people come to Midd for, the small close-knit feel. I trust everyone here enough to leave my backpack in the dining hall at breakfast, and come back at dinner to retrieve it, which translates to fruitful and interesting acquaintance making all the time, especially at the frequent events hosted by the college. Go here, its nearly impossible to regret it.
It's hard to articulately describe my experience at Middlebury. I've grown intellectually, met fantastic friends, and am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a great community. I'm often in awe of my peers – there are so many passionate and engaged individuals at this school. As a gay midwesterner, I was unsure of how I'd adapt to Middlebury's culture, but I couldn't be happier. The academics are rigorous, but I've found them to be rewarding.