The University of Vermont 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 9,454 undergraduates, 1,290 graduate students, 415 medical students and 1,304 full- and part-time faculty. Located in Burlington, Vermont (perennially voted one of America's most exciting small cities), UVM's setting in a valley on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and the Green mountain ranges, inspires visitors and residents.

What makes UVM special?

• Top-flight academics with choices — more than 90 majors to choose from;
• Graduates who get jobs — 87% are satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs one year after graduation;
• Accessible faculty who are experts in their fields — 90 percent of full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field;
• A fun campus life, rife with activities and events — more than 100 campus organizations keep things lively;
• You'll get that college experience here — superior academics on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country, located in one of the most loved towns in America.

UVM is one of America's 10 greenest universities

Forbes.com named UVM one of "America's 10 Greenest Colleges and Universities." Among the reasons cited was UVM's commitment to ensuring that all new construction meets Green Building Council certifications. Read more in UVM's national acclaim.