University of Vermont
At UVM, we think big and inspire others to do the same. Our academic program combines faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. The university is home to 9,958 undergraduates, 1,371 graduate students, 459 medical students and 1,364 full- and part-time faculty. Located in Burlington, Vermont (America`s #1 College Town -- Travel + Leisure), UVM`s setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and the Green mountain ranges, gives a mountaintop perspective of all that`s possible -- and offers the tools you will need to get there.
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Facts
Academics
- 100 majors in 7 undergraduate schools and colleges
- 50 master's degree programs; 24 doctoral programs; M.D. program
- 4 pre-professional options (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-law)
- Fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Enrollment
- Undergraduate: 10,081
- Graduate: 1,360
- Medical: 457
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: 25
- Non-Degree (CE): 892
Faculty
- 1,196 full-time and 319 part-time faculty
- 92% of full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field
- Undergraduate student-faculty ratio: 15/1
Classes
- 1,896 undergraduate course offerings
- Average undergraduate class size: 30
- 98% of classes are taught by faculty (only 2% of classes are taught by graduate assistants)
Experience-based Learning
- 91% of seniors report being engaged in research, an internship or other experience-based learning/high impact practice during their time at UVM
- 38% of seniors report involvement in research with faculty mentor*
- 700 study abroad options in 70 countries; 32% of undergraduates studied abroad (2014)
- 76 service learning courses
Campus Life
- Undergraduates enrolled from 48 states
- 4.2% of undergraduates are international students
- 44 student veterans
- Over 200 student clubs and organizations, including a nationally recognized debate team and a student-run newspaper, radio station, TV station, rescue squad, legal services and many more academic, artistic, musical, cultural, ethnic, political, and religious clubs; 30 service clubs promoting health, literacy, and/or justice
- 56 club sports, some engaged in intercollegiate competition, and around 20 intramural teams
- 18 NCAA Division I Athletics teams (8 men's and 10 women's)
- On-campus students live in 41 residence halls and have access to over a dozen dining facilities
- 40+ theme-based housing offerings where 30% of students reside
History and Tradition
- Founded 1791
- Fifth oldest university in New England (after Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth and Brown)
- First institution of higher education to declare public support for freedom of religion
- First university to admit women and African-Americans into Phi Beta Kappa honor society
- Called UVM forUniversitas Viridis Montis, Latin for 'University of the Green Mountains'
- Motto:'Studiis et Rebus Honestis'— 'For studies and other honest pursuits'
- School colors: Green and gold
- Mascot: Catamount
Vision, Mission, and Goals
The Vision of the University of Vermont:
To be among the nation’s premier small research universities, preeminent in our comprehensive commitment to liberal education, environment, health, and public service.
The Mission of the University of Vermont:
To create, evaluate, share, and apply knowledge and to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work dedication to the global community, a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct.
The Goals of the University of Vermont:
Therefore, to realize our vision to be among the nation’s premier small research universities, we must take these actions.
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“Access to Success”: Promoting Affordability, Financial Access, and Academic Support
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Promoting a culture of advancing academic excellence and cultivating talent
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Identifying necessary investments to ensure a bright future
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Instilling an institutional commitment to efficiency and effectiveness that optimizes the use of facilities, technology, assets, and shared services