Northern Vermont University Acceptance Rate
Johnson, Vermont · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,031
- Admitted
- 2,209
- Yield
- 11.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Northern Vermont University's acceptance rate has fallen from 95.5% in 2014–15 to 72.9% in 2022–23. Applications grew from 926 to 3,031 (+227%) over that period.
Its 72.9% rate makes Northern Vermont University more selective than about 57% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 9 tracked Vermont schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
In 2022–23, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.3% for women vs 68.3% for men, a 8-point gap). Northern Vermont University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 11.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 926 | 884 | 95.5% | 222 |
| 2015–16 | 850 | 809 | 95.2% | 204 |
| 2016–17 | 1,038 | 987 | 95.1% | 211 |
| 2017–18 | 1,050 | 913 | 87% | 224 |
| 2018–19 | 2,265 | 1,908 | 84.2% | 418 |
| 2019–20 | 3,047 | 2,370 | 77.8% | 319 |
| 2020–21 | 2,237 | 1,695 | 75.8% | 226 |
| 2021–22 | 3,954 | 2,981 | 75.4% | 263 |
| 2022–23 | 3,031 | 2,209 | 72.9% | 262 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,742 | 1,329 | 76.3% |
| Men | 1,289 | 880 | 68.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Northern Vermont University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Northern Vermont University's acceptance rate?
Northern Vermont University's acceptance rate is 72.9% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,209 admitted of 3,031 applicants).
Is Northern Vermont University test optional?
Northern Vermont University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Northern Vermont University?
Northern Vermont University received 3,031 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 2,209.
Is Northern Vermont University getting harder to get into?
Northern Vermont University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 95.5% in 2014–15 to 72.9% in 2022–23.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2022–23. Official site: www.northernvermont.edu/.