The quality of teaching is high at this elite liberal arts college – at least in the eyes of those being taught. On average, Middlebury's professors receive some of the highest student ratings in the country on Ratemyprofessor.com, and the school boasts a graduation rate above 90%. The college is especially well-known for its language and writing programs, and every summer it hosts the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, which has featured writers such as Toni Morrison, George R. R. Martin and Anne Sexton. Middlebury is also known for promoting gap years, which allow students to defer enrollment in order to travel, work or volunteer. There's an entire February admissions cohort made up of students who choose to start college in the spring rather than the fall after taking a semester off. Middlebury's bucolic Vermont setting offers both mountain views and a convenient collection of used bookstores, boutiques and coffee shops. Students can also head into the city of Burlington for more nightlife and entertainment. Of course, studying in New England means ample opportunities to enjoy winter sports. The Middlebury Snow Bowl is popular for skiing, as is nearby Bread Loaf Mountain.
Costs
- Est. full price 2022-2023
- $79,100
- % of students who get any grants
- 43%
- Est. price for students who receive aid
- $25,900
- Average price for low-income students
- $6,290
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Median SAT/ACT score
- 1450/33
- SAT/ACT required?
- No
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,560
Financial Aid
- % of students with need who get grants
- 97%
- % of need met
- 100%
- % of students who get merit grants
- N/A
- Average merit grant
- N/A
Student Success
- Graduation rate
- 91%
- Average time to a degree
- 4.1 years
- Median student debt
- $13,293
- Early career earnings
- $65,930
- % earning more than a high school grad
- 72%
