The Basics About Middlebury College
Middlebury College is a private institution that was founded in 1800. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,482, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 350 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Middlebury College's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 4. Its comprehensive fee are $52,500.
Overview: Middlebury College
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1800
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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4-1-4
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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2,482
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Setting:
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rural
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2009 Endowment:
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$699,684,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$65
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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20%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Comprehensive Fee: $52,500
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Student Life at Middlebury College
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Middlebury College is located in the Champlain Valley between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks in the small town of Middlebury, Vt. The Middlebury Panthers have 31 NCAA Division III varsity teams and are members of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Students can join about 140 organizations on campus. For skiers, Middlebury has 17 trails on the Middlebury College Snow Bowl ski area. The school also competes in "Muggle Quidditch" and founded the International Quidditch Association based on the sport from theHarry Potter novels. Middlebury also hosts the country’s oldest Winter Carnival, featuring a ski competition and music. All freshmen are required to live on campus and are assigned to one of five Commons, which provide academic and social activities.
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Other Facts About Middlebury College
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Middlebury College’s graduate programs offer a Master of Arts degree and Doctor of Modern Languages. The Middlebury Language Schools take place in the summer and offer instruction in 10 languages. Middlebury is also the home to the Bread Loaf School of English, as well as the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, one of the oldest and most prestigious writers’ conferences. C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad has more than 40 schools in 13 countries for students to study abroad, and more than 60 percent of juniors study abroad. Notable alumni include former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer; playwright Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues; the members of the popular band Dispatch; and writer Jeff Lindsay, who wrote the books that have become the basis for the TV show Dexter.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Located in the quaint New England town of Middlebury, Vermont, Middlebury College offers scenic mountain views and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum that is particularly strong in environmental studies, international studies, sciences, and literature. A commons-based residential life system allows students to pursue their interests in an intimate atmosphere while participating fully in the life of the larger college community. Success in NCAA Division III sports competition reflects a culture that embraces the importance of the scholar/athlete. The student body encompasses a broad array of cultures, ethnicities, religions and economic backgrounds, making up a vibrant community with numerous intellectual perspectives.
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Applications: Middlebury College
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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May 1 (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/1
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/15
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$65
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.middlebury.edu/admissions/applying/
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$200
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$200
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Robert S. Clagett
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Admissions office phone number:
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(802) 443-3000
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Middlebury College
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/01
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma or equivalent is not required
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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N/A
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Standardized test scores?
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Important
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Application essay?
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Important
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Recommendations?
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Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Very Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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N/A
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Important
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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N/A
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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3
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Entering Class Statistics: Middlebury College
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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20%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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20%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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6,904
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Number of applicants accepted:
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1,413
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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603
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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2,769
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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684
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Male freshman enrollment:
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290
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Number of female applicants:
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4,135
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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729
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Female freshman enrollment:
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313
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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1,527
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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756
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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42
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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49%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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87%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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94%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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87%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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638-730
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-740
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-740
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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49%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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37%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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12%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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2%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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49%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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42%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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8%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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36%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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29-33
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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30-35
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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30-33
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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80%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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19%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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64%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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33%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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3%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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78%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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20%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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2%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Middlebury College
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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March 1 (Fall), November 15 (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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April 10 (Fall), December 15 (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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May 1 (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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No
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C-
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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18 from a two-year school, 18 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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N/A
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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219
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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28
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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15
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International Student Admissions: Middlebury College
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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December 15 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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Yes
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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N/A
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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627
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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286
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