At a glance
Average net price
$31,483
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
91.4%
Admission rate
11%
Undergrad size
2,738
In-state tuition
$67,600
Out-of-state tuition
$67,600
Cost of attendance
$85,880
Median earnings (10y)
$76,310
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,508
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 93.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (39%), social sciences (39%), humanities & arts (21%).
- STEM39%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences39%
- Social sciences30.9%~847 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.4%~395 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Natural resources10.3%~283 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science7.6%~207 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English5.6%~154 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.4%~147 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics3.3%~90 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.8%~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.9%~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.4%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.3%~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 217 | $69,712 | $19,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 135 | $53,933 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 120 | $22,553 | $13,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Master's | 112 | $45,813 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 110 | $74,716 | $13,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 97 | $43,313 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 96 | $39,735 | $11,900 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 94 | $51,074 | $19,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 86 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 70 | $26,943 | $13,435 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 62 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $13,648 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 43 | $34,318 | $23,000 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 35 | $36,925 | $11,593 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $19,092 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 34 | $40,656 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | $18,960 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 23 | $28,997 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Middlebury College
Middlebury College is a mid-sized institution located in Middlebury, Vermont, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,738 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Natural resources.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Middlebury College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,483 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,600 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $85,880 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 91.4%, a strong completion outcome. 93.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $76,310 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Middlebury College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Natural resources. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (39% of credentials), social sciences (39% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Middlebury College accepts 11% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,508. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Middlebury, Vermont (town), Middlebury College draws students from across Vermont and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Middlebury College
Q.How much does Middlebury College cost?
The average net price at Middlebury College is $31,483 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $85,880.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Middlebury College?
Middlebury College has a 6-year graduation rate of 91.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Middlebury College?
Middlebury College admits 11% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Middlebury College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Middlebury College graduate earns $76,310 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Middlebury College?
Published tuition is $67,600 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Middlebury College located?
Middlebury College is located in Middlebury, Vermont (ZIP 05753).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Middlebury College at their official website.