Published cost of attendance is $35,649. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,127, middle-income families pay around $14,339, higher-income families pay approximately $25,775.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $35,649 |
| Tuition and Fees | $45,502 |
| Room and Board | $13,776 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$16,306 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,343 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,127 |
| $30–48k | $13,373 |
| $48–75k | $14,339 |
| $75–110k | $20,926 |
| $110k+ | $25,775 |
Published cost of attendance is $35,649. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,127, middle-income families pay around $14,339, higher-income families pay approximately $25,775. Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #739 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 48.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,951; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,009, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Vermont earn median 4-year earnings of $62,009, placing University of Vermont in the 52.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $15,813 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Vermont in the 9.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #1040 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Vermont's strength in biological sciences and health-related fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 217 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $82,284, performing at 1.2× the national benchmark for the field. The Natural Resources Conservation and Research program graduates 213 students earning $46,986, while Psychology, General with 157 graduates reaches $52,805. These programs anchor the institution's program mix, with Biological Sciences representing the dominant concentration. Biology, General and Nursing round out the earnings profile, with graduates earning $50,813 and $82,571 respectively, each performing at 0.9× and 0.9× their respective field benchmarks.
