B+
Very Good
Score: 77/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
93/100 · earnings-weighted

Middlebury College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Middlebury, Vermont 05753
Middlebury College campus, Middlebury, VT
Middlebury College campus, Middlebury, VT. Photo: PenelopeIsMe, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
95/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
A
85/100
Experience
A+
93/100
Prestige
A
85/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,857
Total Enrollment
93%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
10%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Middlebury College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$76,310
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$57,291
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,857
Median debt at graduation
91.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,508
Average SAT
33
Median ACT
15.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 92nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VT wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Middlebury College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$80,158$128,471+20%#52 of 349#44$13,500
Economics$85,879$123,477+49%#24 of 368#18$19,500
International Relations and National Security Studies$68,344$92,728+39%#5 of 118#1—
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$44,585$90,917+46%#2 of 67#2$11,900
Political Science and Government$59,026$77,444+22%#51 of 565#39$18,297
Sociology$28,368$58,241+11%#102 of 462#65—
Area Studies$40,467$56,508+-0%#40 of 70#31$11,593
English Language and Literature/Letters$34,871$53,914+16%#4 of 14#1$19,092
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$46,758$53,518-3%#153 of 265#115$13,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$44,142————$13,435
Psychology$43,839————$17,256
History$40,195————$23,000
Biology$34,891————$13,648

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $487,665
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,550/mo — vs ~$1,167/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 05748 (3.4% cap, Hancock)

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🏆 Where Middlebury College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Foreign Language Teacher Education
of 2 schools
#4
French Language and Literature
of 6 schools
#8
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
of 15 schools
#17
Spanish Language and Literature
of 89 schools
#23
Environmental Studies
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $64,800 $64,800
Room $10,500
Board $8,100
Total Cost (On-Campus) $85,880 $85,880

Financial Aid

57%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,857
Total Students
54%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 11%
Black 5%
Asian 8%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 98%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Middlebury College?
Middlebury College has an acceptance rate of 10%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Middlebury College?
Tuition at Middlebury College is $64,800 for in-state students and $64,800 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Middlebury College?
The graduation rate at Middlebury College is 93%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Middlebury College a good school?
Middlebury College has a Repit College Score of 77/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Middlebury College?
Middlebury College has a total enrollment of 2,857 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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C+
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C+
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C
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C
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology