- Acceptance rate: 11% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 720–760 reading and writing, 725–790 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 33–35 composite
- Average net price: $22,912 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Middlebury College reported: an acceptance rate of 11% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 33–35.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Middlebury College reviews each application.
Middlebury College GPA requirements
Middlebury College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Middlebury College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Middlebury College acceptance rate
Middlebury College admitted 1,348 of 12,540 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 11%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Middlebury College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Middlebury, Vermont, with 2,760 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Middlebury College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 720 | 740 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 725 | 760 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1508 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Middlebury College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Middlebury College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,912 a year at Middlebury College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Middlebury College?
Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. Middlebury College admitted 11% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Middlebury College test optional?
Yes. Middlebury College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Middlebury College?
It's one factor among several: Middlebury College requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Middlebury College?
Middlebury College's acceptance rate was 11% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,348 of 12,540 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I get into Middlebury College with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Middlebury College admitted 11% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Middlebury College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Middlebury College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 720–760 in reading and writing and 725–790 in math; ACT composite 33–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Middlebury College?
Middlebury College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Middlebury College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Middlebury College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Middlebury College consider legacy status?
Yes. Middlebury College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Middlebury College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,912 a year at Middlebury College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Middlebury College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Middlebury CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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