University of Vermont - Burlington
Burlington, Vermont, US
85 South Prospect, Burlington
Last updated: 15/03/2025
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About University of Vermont - Burlington
Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont is a top public research university of ideal size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet scaled to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study. UVM students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by its location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, mountains, and independent spirit of Vermont.
UVM is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE; formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC). Undergraduate students have enrolled from 48 states and 44 countries or areas. UVM recruits both first time first year students and transfer students.
Why University of Vermont
- Campus Life: At UVM, everyone can make a positive impact. Over 80% of first-year students are involved in in a club or co-curricular activity. There are more than 275 clubs and organizations including a nationally recognized debate team and a student-run newspaper, radio station, TV station, rescue squad, legal services, social justice, health, artistic, musical, cultural, ethnic, political and religious clubs.
- Location: Burlington is Vermont's largest city. Students can visit spots like ski resorts (Bolton Valley, Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen and Smuggler's Notch), Burlington's Church Street marketplace and Lake Champlain.
- Facilities: In the 460-acre campus specialized facilities include a STEM complex, Lakeside Rubenstein Ecosystem Science; Stafford Center for Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; an on-campus medical center; 10 natural areas, including Mt. Mansfield summit; Morgan Horse Farm; four research farms supporting animal and dairy science, horticulture, and maple research.
- Health and Safety: Wellbeing, safety, and security are UVM's top priorities. The University is here to support students' physical and mental health.
- Faculty and Staff: UVM is the second largest employer in the state with 4,125 full- and part-time faculty and staff. 86% of full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field.
- Experience-based Learning: 92% of seniors report being engaged in research, an internship or other experience-based learning/high impact practice during their time at UVM; and more than 20,000 internships are listed by the Career Center.
- Student Outcomes: 105 students have won or been finalists in scholarship competitions ranging from the Fulbright to the Goldwater in the last five years. Besides, 94% of graduates from the Classes of 2019-21 were employed or continuing their education.
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