Best colleges in Vermont

Mountains of Opportunity

The Green Mountain State has even more fun than foliage

It’s no wonder so many Hollywood scenes take place in the beautiful setting of Vermont. Hidden away in the Northeast, this Green Mountain State is a must when considering colleges. Vermont has 23 colleges and universities, with student faculty ratios as low as 8:1 for intimate learning.* Vermont was voted 2nd for most peaceful place to live* and has a low 3.7% unemployment rate with plenty of industries to explore. Government, real estate, healthcare, retail, finance, and insurance are a few of the popular industries you can look toward after graduation, and a business degree would serve you well. Keurig Green Mountain, Burton Snowboards, and Ben & Jerry’s are a few of the companies headquartered in this dreamy landscape where you could start your career.

And regardless of your future dreams, you’ll have an unbelievable time venturing through Vermont. As the healthiest state in the U.S. for 4 straight years, you can be sure to stay in shape. Between the swimming, biking, boating, hiking, and hitting the slopes, you’ll be looking for time to study. When the sun goes down or the temperature drops, you’re still in luck with live music, theater, and art galleries. If you’re looking for a small-town feel with all the amenities and sophistication of the big cities, come to Vermont for your higher education.

Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*vermont.org *United Health Foundation *Wikipedia, “Companies based in Vermont” *College Navigator

Best Four Year Universities in Vermont

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College offers 72 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 816 students graduated with students earning 611 Bachelor's degrees, 201 Master's degrees, and 4 Doctoral degrees.

Goddard College
Plainfield, VT

Goddard College offers 34 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway rural area. In 2023, 150 students graduated with students earning 100 Master's degrees, and 50 Bachelor's degrees.

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University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University of Vermont offers 204 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 3,338 students graduated with students earning 2,560 Bachelor's degrees, 491 Master's degrees, 245 Doctoral degrees, and 42 Certificates.

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Bennington College offers 140 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 220 students graduated with students earning 151 Bachelor's degrees, 60 Master's degrees, and 9 Associate's degrees.

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Saint Michael's College offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2023, 384 students graduated with students earning 309 Bachelor's degrees, 57 Master's degrees, and 18 Certificates.

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Norwich University offers 97 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway rural area. In 2023, 1,063 students graduated with students earning 709 Bachelor's degrees, 312 Master's degrees, and 42 Certificates.

Champlain College
Burlington, VT

Champlain College offers 142 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 1,143 students graduated with students earning 678 Bachelor's degrees, 283 Master's degrees, 134 Certificates, and 48 Associate's degrees.

Vermont State University offers 192 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2023, 1,325 students graduated with students earning 719 Bachelor's degrees, 309 Associate's degrees, 168 Certificates, and 129 Master's degrees.

Landmark College
Putney, VT

Landmark College offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway rural area. In 2023, 150 students graduated with students earning 69 Associate's degrees, 43 Certificates, and 38 Bachelor's degrees.

Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT

Sterling College offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2023, 31 students graduated with students earning 31 Bachelor's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Vermont

Community College of Vermont offers 91 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 468 students graduated with students earning 393 Associate's degrees, and 75 Certificates.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Middlebury College Logo Middlebury College Middlebury, VT
5/5
8 : 1 2,857
Goddard College Logo Goddard College Plainfield, VT
4/5
38 : 1 263
University of Vermont Logo University of Vermont Burlington, VT
4/5
22 : 1 14,320
Bennington College Logo Bennington College Bennington, VT
5/5
14 : 1 867
Saint Michael's College Logo Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT
5/5
13 : 1 1,370