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Middlebury College

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Middlebury, VT
  • 496 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    Given the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus and its proximity to our dense residential community in Vermont, effective March 10, we will not be allowing visitors to campus. This means we are unable to offer information sessions, campus tours, or the ability to tour campus on your own. Online information session are being scheduled and led by a Middlebury College admissions representative. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B+
    middlebury.edu
    Old Chapel
    Middlebury, VT 05753
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    About Middlebury...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    New England Small College Athletic Conference
    From Middlebury College

    Middlebury College welcomes the bold, the brave, the intelligent, the inquisitive, the global thinkers, the local activists, those who are ready to speak up and speak out. For more than 200 years, exceptional students have come to Middlebury for our progressive thinking, challenging academics, high expectations, and even higher outcomes. Explore Vermont, a state known for its mountains, music, wilderness, and winters, as well as its strong environmental ethos. We're home of the country's first Environmental Studies program, and the first "muggle" Quidditch team, and we are one of only two colleges in the East with their own ski areas. Cost won’t hold you back: we are a need-blind institution and will meet your full demonstrated financial need if you are accepted.

    You Can Afford Middlebury

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    Middlebury College Rankings

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

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Acceptance Rate
    17%
    SAT Range
    1330-1500
    ACT Range
    31-34
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,136/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $46,328/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    48%
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    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
    63%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.41 responses
    29%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.41 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      104 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      65 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      59 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      40 Graduates
    • Psychology
      40 Graduates
    • International Relations
      39 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      38 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      34 Graduates
    • Sociology
      28 Graduates
    • English
      27 Graduates
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    Environmental Studies

    Our Environmental Studies program is the oldest undergraduate program of its kind in the U.S. Study the human relationship to the environment across 24 departments, and graduate with in-depth knowledge of the story of human-environmental interaction, prepared to work as an entrepreneur, scientist, policy maker, consultant, or activist.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,551Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    13
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    25%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 24 responses
    • Hardworking
      42%
    • Elitist
      21%
    • Friendly
      17%
    • Extroverts
      13%
    • Fascinating
      8%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    Poll
    89%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.35 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.55 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Passionate, Intellectual, Quirky, Athletic
      45%
    • Elitist
      35%
    • Fascinating
      10%
    • Motivating, inspiring, enriching athletic
      5%
    • Overworked
      5%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $58,200/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      91%
      National
      49%
      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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      Middlebury College Reviews

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      My overall experience with Middlebury College is a positive one. Although Middlebury has pushed me in ways unimaginable through academics and socially on campus I have learned through each obstacle and hardship I have gone through. I have learned valuable knowledge about who I am as a both a person and a student. I come from New York City, so moving to move Vermont has been a huge culture shock but Middlebury’s community has made it bearable. Middlebury is a place that makes you self-aware and pushes you out of your comfort zone! I’m excited to see where my future will go from here!
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      Overall, I have had a great experience at Middlebury. The academics are definitely the highlight. The professors are some of the most amazing people I have ever met, genuinely love the school, and work hard to help students succeed. Most of Midd's housing is stellar (aside from first-year housing, which they are redoing). The food, though repetitive, is also very high quality and features lots of local ingredients. The only downside I've encountered is the isolated location. Some people love it and others hate it, but it definitely makes Middlebury unique. This should definitely be a consideration, especially if you are a city person considering attending Midd.
      I would relive these four years over again in a heartbeat! Incredible professors, fascinating student body, and unprecedented resources and opportunities. The location couldn't be more picturesque.
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