Middlebury
Middlebury College
14 Old Chapel Rd, Middlebury, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Middlebury College (Middlebury)
About this school
Middlebury, founded in 1800, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 350-acre campus is located in Middlebury, 40 miles south of Burlington.
- www.middlebury.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
42
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,561
- Men:1,235 Men (48.2%)
- Women:1,326 Women (51.8%)
Location
Admission Information (Middlebury)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Middlebury College is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
- High School Program:
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 4 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required | January 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Middlebury, VT 05753-6002 |
Phone | (802) 443-3000 |
Fax | (802) 443-2056 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $65 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | March 31 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1, January 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15, February 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 17% of 8,909 applicants were admitted |
Women | 16% of 4,991 applicants were admitted |
Men | 19% of 3,918 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 635 (42%) of 1,523 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 319 (41%) of 781 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 316 (43%) of 742 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 704 average |660-760 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 57% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 37% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 6% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 57% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 38% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 5% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 32 average |30-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 81% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 18% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 2% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Middlebury)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $52,496 (76.68%)
- Room & Board: - $14,968 (21.86%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (1.46%)
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Middlebury College accepts prepayment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline November 15 | Final deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003691 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 367 (57.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 291 (79.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 291 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 291 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $50,113 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 290 (99.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $47,092 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 265 (91.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,908 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | 1 (.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,000 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,344 (53.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,138 (84.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,138 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,138 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $50,792 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,114 (97.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $47,439 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,027 (90.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,398 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | 5 (.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,000 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 46% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $19,382 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (Middlebury)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
293
Part-Time Faculty
50
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
82%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 25% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 43% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 20% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,409,418 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 250 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Middlebury College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
96.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
86.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
93.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
95.0%
Programs & Majors (Middlebury)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (50)
- African Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies/Civilization
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Modern Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
- Sociology
- South Asian Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Modern Languages
Master's Programs of Study (8)
- Chinese
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Russian
- Spanish
Campus Life (Middlebury)
Location & Geography
Population
8,183
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
350 acres
Weather
Temperature | 7.5 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September |
Rain | 155 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Middlebury |
Nearest Train Station | 35 mile(s) from campus in Essex Junction |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
95% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
5%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Panthers |
School Colors | Navy and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, squash, tennis |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Middlebury College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, middlebury college activities board, middlebury mountain club, student government association, international students organization, wrmc
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,531
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,561
Women
1,326
Men
1,235
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 7.1% Asian
- 4.6% Black/African-American
- 10.7% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 70.7% White
- 1.7% Unknown
International Students
9.9% from 68 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
42
Student Resources (Middlebury)
Study resources
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