UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT 2,760 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22

NESCACLACLanguages

10.7%

Yield

44.4%

Test

Optional

Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11

The numbers a parent will ask about first.

SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)

1445–1550

SAT EBRW (mid 50%)

720–760

SAT Math (mid 50%)

725–790

ACT Composite (mid 50%)

33–35

GPA

Not reported

GPA NOTEGPA data not reported in CDS.

METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.

Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21

When and how the school reads applicants.

Plan	Deadline	Accept rate	Notes
Plan details not yet recorded.

Cost & Aid · CDS H Series

What it costs and what families actually pay.

Tuition

$72,924

Total COA

$97,386

Avg need-based aid

$62,860

Avg merit award

None

Net price after avg need aid

$34,526

Middlebury meets 1% of demonstrated need on average.

ImportantMiddlebury does not award non-need merit scholarships. All institutional aid is need-based. Use this honestly with families: a strong applicant here gets in, but the price is set by the FAFSA/CSS, not by stats.

AP Impact Calculator

What the student's APs are actually worth here.

Middlebury's AP Policy

Middlebury College does not award credit for AP exams. Scores may be used for placement purposes in some departments.

Min score

Credit cap

0 credits

Mode

Placement only

Per-score grid

Exam-level

Add the student's APs

No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.

What They Value · CDS C7

Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Considered
Academic GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application Essay
Very Important
Recommendation(s)
Very Important

Mission & Narrative

What this school says it is — in their own words.

Through a commitment to immersive learning, we prepare students to lead engaged, consequential, and creative lives, contribute to their communities, and address the world’s most challenging problems.

Distilled Themes

Immersive LearningEngaged and Consequential LivesCommunity ContributionAddressing World's Challenges

The Coach's Read

What 'what they value' actually means at the table.

01Middlebury wants students who are not just smart, but also engaged and ready to tackle real-world problems.
02They value a student's character and personal qualities as much as their academic achievements.
03A demonstrated interest in immersive learning and community involvement will make an application stand out.

Application Targets

What a strong application here should signal.

01Showcase a commitment to immersive learning through experiences like research, study abroad, or intensive projects.
02Highlight extracurricular activities and volunteer work that demonstrate a dedication to community and leadership.
03Write a compelling essay that reflects on personal growth and a desire to make a positive impact on the world.

Quiet Disqualifiers

Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.

A lack of demonstrated interest in Middlebury's specific programs and culture
An application that appears generic and does not reflect a genuine understanding of the school's values
A purely academic focus without evidence of engagement in extracurricular or community activities

Signature Programs

Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.

Environmental Studies; International and Global Studies; Language Schools; Writing and Rhetoric Program; Computer Science; Economics

Application calendar

Every date the family needs to know.

Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026

Family deadline matrix

Official source ↗

Plan

Deadline

Decision release

Early Decision I

Binding

Nov 3, 2025

→ Dec 15, 2025

Early Decision II

Binding

Jan 5, 2026

→ Feb 15, 2026

Regular Decision

Non-binding

Jan 5, 2026

→ Mar 31, 2026

Early Action

Not offered

—

Restrictive Early Action

Not offered

—

Rolling Admission

Not offered

—

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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest

Does effort toward this school move the needle?

Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)

TrackedWeight: Considered

Middlebury considers applicant interest, as stated in their Common Data Set, but does not explicitly list the channels they track.

What they watch

Campus visit
Virtual info session
Optional interview

Coach action

Signal interest by attending a virtual or in-person information session and, if possible, scheduling an interview.

Source · CDS

Provenance

Where this record comes from.

Admissions Co-pilot

Talk track

Say to the parent

“Middlebury is a place where your child will not just get a top-tier liberal arts education, but will be challenged to apply their learning to real-world issues. The emphasis on immersive experiences, like their renowned Language Schools and environmental programs, means they will graduate with practical skills and a global perspective, ready to make a tangible impact in their chosen field.”

Say to the student

“At Middlebury, you'll find a community of students who are passionate about learning and making a difference. It's a place where you can ski in the morning and attend a lecture by a world-renowned expert in the afternoon. The J-term offers a unique opportunity to explore a single subject in depth, whether it's an internship, a research project, or a creative endeavor. It's a campus where you'll be encouraged to be intellectually curious and actively engaged in the world around you.”

vs. peer schools

“”

Quick reference

Accept rate: 10.7%
Yield: 44.4%
SAT EBRW: 720–760
SAT Math: 725–790
ACT: 33–35
Test policy: Test-Optional
CDS year: 2024-2025