Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Middlebury, Vermont |
| Online | middlebury.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated in Vermont's Champlain Valley between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks, Middlebury College occupies a 350-acre main campus in the rural town of Middlebury. The institution, founded in 1800 as Vermont's first private college, combines traditional New England architecture with modern academic facilities, including a state-of-the-art language center and environmental studies building. Middlebury operates as a highly selective liberal arts college, known particularly for its international studies, environmental studies, and language programs, which include an intensive summer Language Schools program. The college maintains a residential campus system where students live in commons-based housing communities, and first-year students reside together in designated halls. Middlebury competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) as the Panthers, with notable strength in skiing and hockey programs.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Middlebury is rated within the top 7% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Middlebury College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#29 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Vermont
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Vermont
#25 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Vermont
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1430/1550 |
| ACT | 33/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $480 |
| Room and Board | $18,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $85,880 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 29% |
| Foreign Languages | 12% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
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Current students may use the Middlebury College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025