Northern Vermont University

Non-profit

Private

Regional

Established in 2018 by the unification of Johnson State College and Lyndon State College, Northern Vermont University operates two major campuses with distinct identities. The school also serves as one of the best online colleges in Vermont. This public institution enrolls approximately 1,200 students each year. Distance learners can choose from 12 fully online undergraduate programs, including two certificate tracks, three associate pathways, and seven bachelor's programs. Available areas of study include accounting, business administration, criminal justice, and psychology. Those looking for additional flexibility may select a bachelor's in interdisciplinary or professional studies, both of which allow for a self-designed curriculum. NVU also offers an online master's in leadership studies and a hybrid bachelor's in early childhood education. NVU accepts applications on a rolling basis, with start dates in the fall, spring, and summer. Admission requires a minimum 2.0 GPA. All online students -- except those in the early childhood education program -- pay a flat, per-credit tuition rate.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

74% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Recommended
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

65%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

Doc

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Health Professions And Related Programs

History

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

Mathematics And Statistics

Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

Military Technologies

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences