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Summary
Southern Vermont College is a private institution that was founded in 1926. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 532, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 367 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Southern Vermont College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $20,450 (2011-12).
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Located on a beautiful mountainside campus overlooking the Green Mountains of Vermont, Southern Vermont College is a nurturing habitat for the qualities that will help you succeed in work and in life. The college's focus on liberal arts encourages critical thinking, the development of original ideas, and an understanding of our complex world. SVC's focus on careers will give you practical skills and experience. And because our campus extends into the local township, you learn how to connect with and work within a real community in order to make the world a better place. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1926 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Southern Vermont College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Southern Vermont College is $30. It is least selective.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 63.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 26 | |
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Student Life
Southern Vermont College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 532, with a gender distribution of 35.2 percent male students and 64.8 percent female students. Southern Vermont College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Southern Vermont College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and placement service. Southern Vermont College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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 | $20,450 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,560 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
