About University of Vermont
University of Vermont is a public university in Burlington, Vermont, in a small city. It enrolls roughly 11,740 undergraduates, most of them full time. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 17 to 1.
Nursing programs at University of Vermont
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 109 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates, fewer than 5 master’s-level nursing graduates, and about 26 doctoral-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $19,500 a year for in-state students and $47,600 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $20,300 a year. About 16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $24,900. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $79,600 one year after finishing and $82,600 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 81% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 89% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 65% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Nursing programs usually add their own steps, such as prerequisite science courses, an entrance exam, a minimum GPA, and a limited number of seats, so contact the nursing department about current requirements. Our guide on how to get into nursing school walks through the typical process. Licensure runs through the state board of nursing in Vermont, and graduates sit for the NCLEX. Confirm that the specific program holds ACEN or CCNE accreditation and is approved by the state before you enroll. Compare other schools on our nursing schools in Vermont page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.