University of Vermont
University of Vermont is one of the five public 4-year colleges in Vermont. The campus is located in an urban area, in Burlington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 13,340 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,642 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,272 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 75% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Vermont and State Agricultural College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $15,504, and fees were $2,236. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $39,120 and $2,236 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students13,340 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
The University of Vermont BSN program curriculum combines professional nursing courses with courses in general science requirements and liberal arts as well as courses in humanities, behavioral and natural sciences which serve as a foundation for the nursing courses.
Nursing major courses and clinical practice rotations commence in the second year of the program.
Admission Requirements:
- Transcripts
- Results on standardized tests
- Personal statement
- Recommendations
- Prerequisite academic courses in the areas of language, science and math.
The application deadline for admission in the Spring semester is the 1st of November with applicants notified by late December. Application deadline for the fall semester is the 1st of November for early action first year candidates and the 15th of January for regular candidates. Applicants for early action will receive notifications by late December and regular applicants will be notified by late March.
Admission to the nursing program is competitive and depends on the composite of the application documents.
The college accepts transfer students into the program but that is depending on the availability of space in the program and conditional on the transfer credit evaluation.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 11 | 90 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
Master's degree | 4 | 15 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
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Plymouth State University
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SUNY College of Technology at Canton
98 miles away |
SUNY Empire State College
101 miles away |
Keene State College
116 miles away |
Vermont Technical College - Brattleboro Campus
117 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1929 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1180 to 1350 |
ACT | 25 to 30 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $55 |
Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $646/credit | |
In State Students | $646/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,630/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $646/credit | |
In State Students | $646/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,630/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $29,070 | $29,070 | $73,350 |
ADN | 70 | $45,220 | $45,220 | $114,100 |
BSN | 125 | $80,750 | $80,750 | $203,750 |
FNP | 50 | $32,300 | $32,300 | $81,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of University of Vermont's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 15% | $4,242 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $1,727 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $2,877 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 92% | $15,212 |
Federal Student Loans | 53% | $5,183 |
Private Loans | 15% | $15,177 |
$19,815
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,418 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,261 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,079 |
$75,001 to $110,000$21,429 |
Over $110,000$25,901 |
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Student Population
11,339
Undergrads
2,001
Graduates
7,771
Women
5,569
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
77% |
Non-resident alien |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Black/African American |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Vermont state board of nursing.