Northern Vermont University

www.northernvermont.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,592

2021 Average Net Price

$17,086

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.87%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.4%

3,954 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,746

57.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.4%

166 Graduates

About

Northern Vermont University is a higher education institution located in Lamoille County, VT. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northern Vermont University were General Psychology (57 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees), and General Studies (28 degrees).

In 2021, 544 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Vermont University. 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (449 degrees), 22.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Vermont University is $11,592, which is $−11,592 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern Vermont University is $11,592, which is $−11,592 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,086.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Northern Vermont University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,592

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northern Vermont University was $11,592. The cost of tuition at Northern Vermont University is $−11,592 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northern Vermont University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,086

2021 Value

1.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northern Vermont University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,086. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northern Vermont University grew by 1.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern Vermont University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,694

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Vermont University was of $11,694 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.12% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northern Vermont University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Northern Vermont University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.95% with respect to 2020, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northern Vermont University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.87%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Vermont University was 2.87%, which represents 18 out of the 628 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northern Vermont University received 3,954 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 76.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,954 applicants, 2,981 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,746 students enrolled at Northern Vermont University in 2021.

Northern Vermont University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.82%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,981

Accepted Out of 3,954

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northern Vermont University was 75.4% (2,981 admissions from 3,954 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 76.8%, while admissions grew by 75.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northern Vermont University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Northern Vermont University had a total enrollment of 1,746 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northern Vermont University is 1,000 students and the part-time enrollment is 746. This means that 57.3% of students enrolled at Northern Vermont University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Vermont University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.5% White, 5.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Black or African American, 3.49% Two or More Races, 1.09% Asian, 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0573% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northern Vermont University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.2%), followed by White Male (30.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.7%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Asian Female (6.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Vermont University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,746 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Vermont University is 1,000 and the part-time enrollment is 746. This means that 57.3% of students enrolled at Northern Vermont University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northern Vermont University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northern Vermont University was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northern Vermont University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northern Vermont University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,319 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
98 enrolled students
Black or African American
61 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern Vermont University is 75.5% White, 5.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Black or African American, 3.49% Two or More Races, 1.09% Asian, 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0573% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 161 students (9.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 160 more women than men received degrees from Northern Vermont University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern Vermont University is white (449 degrees awarded). There were 22.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northern Vermont University is General Psychology (57 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees) and General Studies (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Vermont University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees awarded), Psychology (82 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Vermont University are Elementary & middle school teachers (237,243 people), Other managers (234,791 people), Postsecondary teachers (191,387 people), Physicians (120,281 people), and Secondary school teachers (105,099 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Vermont University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees awarded), Psychology (82 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (55 degrees), and Physical Sciences (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Vermont University are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dental assistants, and Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining

The most specialized majors at Northern Vermont University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees awarded), Psychology (82 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (55 degrees), and Physical Sciences (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Vermont University are Elementary & secondary schools (609,657 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (431,188 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (326,695 people), Outpatient care centers (192,510 people), and Computer Systems Design (184,403 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northern Vermont University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
57 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
33 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northern Vermont University was General Psychology with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northern Vermont University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

192

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

352

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 192 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Vermont University, which is 0.545 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (352).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern Vermont University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Vermont University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.22 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Vermont University in General Psychology, which is 5.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from Northern Vermont University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northern Vermont University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
449 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Vermont University is white (449 degrees awarded). There were 22.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

6.25% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
296 degrees awarded
White Male
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Vermont University is white female (296 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (153 degrees).

Operations

Northern Vermont University employs 26 Professors, 23 Associate professors and 15 Assistant professors. Most academics at Northern Vermont University are Male Associate professor (21), Male Professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Vermont University are: Management, with 48 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 47 employees, and Service with 42 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$17.1M

2021 Salaries

12.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northern Vermont University paid a median of $17.1M in salaries, a 12.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.19M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northern Vermont University paid a total of $4.19M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northern Vermont University were Professor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 23 employees, and Assistant professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Vermont University were Management with 48 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees, and Service with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northern Vermont University was Male Associate professor with 21 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northern Vermont University.