Middlebury College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Middlebury, Vermont with 2,738 undergraduates. It admits 11% of applicants, costs an average of $32,102 a year after grants and graduates 93% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Middlebury College acceptance rate and admissions
Middlebury College admitted 11% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 9. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 720 to 760, math 725 to 790). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Middlebury College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 2, 2026 (passed) |
| Early decision II | Jan 4, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Jan 4, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 4, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Middlebury College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Middlebury College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $70,640 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $20,116 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $88,850 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $32,102 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $32,102 a year after grants and scholarships, $56,748 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Middlebury College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Middlebury College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 93% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $85,077 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,437 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 22% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Middlebury College majors and what graduates earn
Middlebury College awarded bachelor's degrees in 39 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($128,471).
All 39 majors at Middlebury College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Middlebury College
9 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 9 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romance languages | Master's | 64 | $57,680 | $20,500 |
| English | Master's | 48 | $63,325 | $10,687 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,738 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 47% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Middlebury College?
Middlebury College admitted 11% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Middlebury College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $70,640. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $32,102 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Middlebury College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 720 to 760 in reading and writing and 725 to 790 in math, and 33 to 35 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Middlebury College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Middlebury College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Middlebury College?
93% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Middlebury College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $85,077 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.