Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Vermont by Acceptance Rate 2026
Middlebury College leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 10.8%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Vermont colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 9
- Cheapest net price
- $18,212
- Top earnings 10y
- $76,310
- Public / Private
- 2 / 7
Middlebury College
C- Acceptance
- 10.8%
- Net price
- $31,483
- Earnings 10y
- $76,310
- Acceptance
- 10.8%
Bennington College
D- Acceptance
- 44.5%
- Net price
- $30,947
- Earnings 10y
- $38,289
- Acceptance
- 44.5%
Landmark College
D- Acceptance
- 49.4%
- Net price
- $56,954
- Earnings 10y
- $29,813
- Acceptance
- 49.4%
University of Vermont
B- Acceptance
- 65.3%
- Net price
- $19,343
- Earnings 10y
- $62,472
- Acceptance
- 65.3%
Sterling College
D- Acceptance
- 66.7%
- Net price
- $21,854
- Earnings 10y
- $30,573
- Acceptance
- 66.7%
Norwich University
C- Acceptance
- 74.4%
- Net price
- $22,257
- Earnings 10y
- $65,575
- Acceptance
- 74.4%
Vermont State University
C- Acceptance
- 81.7%
- Net price
- $18,212
- Earnings 10y
- $50,331
- Acceptance
- 81.7%
Champlain College
D- Acceptance
- 82.9%
- Net price
- $35,860
- Earnings 10y
- $58,386
- Acceptance
- 82.9%
Saint Michael's College
C- Acceptance
- 84.5%
- Net price
- $25,239
- Earnings 10y
- $61,317
- Acceptance
- 84.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Vermont colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 5.16 (2 public, 7 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 10.8%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Vermont colleges are in this list?
9 Vermont colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.