Middlebury College
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Among the most selective in the Northeast — strong graduate outcomes
Middlebury College is a private town institution in Middlebury, Vermont. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1500.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,310 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,934.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The college's first president—Jeremiah Atwater—began classes a few days later, making Middlebury the first operating college or university in Vermont.
- •One student named Aaron Petty graduated at the first commencement held in August 1802.
- •Painter bequeathed his original cane to the college and it is carried by the college President at official occasions including first-year convocation and graduation.
- •At its second commencement in 1804, Middlebury granted Lemuel Haynes an honorary master's degree, the first advanced degree ever bestowed upon an African American.
- •The first female graduate—May Belle Chellis—received her degree in 1886.
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
Julia Alvarez '71
Poet and novelist, National Medal of Arts winner
Eve Ensler '75
Tony Award-winning playwright, creator of The Vagina Monologues
Ron Brown '71
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Frank Sesno '77
CNN journalist and George Washington University professor
Jason Mantzoukas '95
Actor, comedian, and writer
Michael Bloomberg (Honorary)
Former NYC Mayor and Bloomberg LP founder
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1500
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 15
Decision by Mid-December
Aid deadline: November 15
Early Decision II (Binding)
January 3
Decision by Mid-February
Regular Decision
January 3
Decision by Late March
Reply by May 1
Middlebury is test-optional, allowing students to choose whether to submit standardized test scores
Middlebury requires supplemental essays exploring why Middlebury and academic interests
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
March 1
Spring Transfer
November 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Middlebury eliminated loans from all financial aid packages
Middlebury is need-blind for all applicants, including international students
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,522
Academics
Middlebury has distributional requirements across eight academic areas plus first-year seminar, cultures and civilizations, and foreign language
Research: Extensive research opportunities including competitive summer research fellowships
Thesis: Senior work or thesis required in many majors
Programs (59)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
19
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VT state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Compact, highly walkable campus in quintessential Vermont college town surrounded by Green Mountains
Visit Planning
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Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Middlebury Villagewalkable
Classic Vermont college town with shops and restaurants
Middlebury College Museum of Artwalkable
Museum featuring diverse art collections
Otter Creek Fallswalkable
Scenic waterfall in the heart of town
Middlebury Snow Bowl
College-owned ski area
Lake Champlain
Large lake with beaches and recreation