University of Vermont

Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.

University of Vermont reports a middle 50% SAT of 1300 to 1430 (enrolled, fall 2025 32% of the class submitted a score). We use 1360 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.

The numbers

Source: UVM official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.

Vermont's public land-grant flagship in Burlington; its Green and Gold Scholars award gives the top student at every eligible Vermont high school full in-state tuition, chosen by the high school, not by SAT score.

Where UVM sits among Vermont colleges

Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Vermont Colleges.

Scholarship money tied to the SAT in Vermont

Vermont has no state-level scholarship with an SAT cutoff; the clearest score-tied money in the state is the University of Vermont's merit-scholarship lineup, and even that is awarded on a holistic academic record rather than a specific SAT number, including a full-tuition award chosen by each Vermont high school rather than by test score.

UVM Green and Gold Scholars Award: Full in-state tuition for the single most academically talented Vermont senior nominated by each eligible Vermont high school (based on 9th-11th grade record), plus an invitation to UVM's Honors College; renewable with a 3.0 college GPA; cannot be combined with other UVM merit scholarships.

UVM Vermont Scholars Award: $8,000 to $10,000 per year for 4 years for admitted Vermont first-year students who demonstrate the highest academic performance; no separate application; renewable with a 3.0 college GPA.

The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Vermont SAT prep page.

Colleges in other states with a similar SAT range

A score that is competitive at UVM lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.

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Quick answers

What SAT score do you need for UVM?

There is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1300 to 1430. A score at or above 1430 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1300 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.

Is UVM test-optional?

Yes. UVM lists its policy as: Test-optional for 2026-27. A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.

What is UVM's acceptance rate?

73.0% (fall 2025, 25,434 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.

Does a score above the range guarantee admission?

No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.

Want to know what your teen needs for UVM? Their target, their gap and the weeks to close it are what we map in the free Strategy Session.