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Summary
Middlebury College is a private institution that was founded in 1800. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,507, 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 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 4. Its tuition and fees are $44,111 (2012-13).
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 the Harry 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.
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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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. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1800 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $907,668,000 |
Applying
When applying to Middlebury College, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 10. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 1. The application fee at Middlebury College is $65. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 18.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | most selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 18.3% |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | January 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Middlebury College is 9:1, and the school has 68.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Middlebury College include: Economics; English Language and Literature/Letters, Other; Political Science and Government, General; Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 95.8 percent.
Student Life
Middlebury College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,507, with a gender distribution of 49.0 percent male students and 51.0 percent female students. At this school, 97.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 3.0 percent of students live off campus. Middlebury College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Middlebury College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Middlebury College also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Middlebury College, 61 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Middlebury College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 61% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Middlebury College, 41.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $33,520.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $44,111 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $11,839 (2012-13) |
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