collageMiddlebury College, private coeducational institution of higher learning in Middlebury, Vermont, U.S. It is a small liberal arts college at which particular emphasis is given to the study of modern languages. Course work at Middlebury is divided into eight academic categories: literature, the arts, foreign languages, philosophical and religious studies, physical and life sciences, historical studies, deductive reasoning and analytical processes, and social analysis. In addition to bachelor’s degrees in these disciplines and master’s degrees in English, comparative literature, languages, and biology, the college awards a doctorate in modern languages. Total student enrollment is about 2,600.
Middlebury College operates the Bread Loaf School of English—a summer schedule of graduate literature, writing, and theatre courses held on an auxiliary campus in the nearby Green Mountains—which culminates in the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. This summer program is also held at the Santa Fe, New Mexico, campus of St. John’s College and at Lincoln College, Oxford, England. Middlebury College manages dozens of international centres, not only in western Europe and South America but also in Russia, China, Cameroon, and the Middle East.
Middlebury College was founded in 1800 and initially was intended to train men for the ministry and other learned professions. Alexander Twilight became the first black man to earn a baccalaureate in the United States when he graduated from the college in 1823. Twenty-one years earlier Middlebury had awarded an honorary degree to black clergyman Lemuel Haynes. Women were first admitted in 1883.
Middlebury College is a private institution that was founded in 1800. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,580, 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 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #9. Its tuition and fees are $58,316.
Middlebury College is located in the Champlain Valley between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks in the small town of Middlebury, Vermont. The Middlebury Panthers have 31 NCAA Division III varsity teams and are members of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Students can join more than 150 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 16 countries for students to study abroad, and more than 50 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.”
General Information
School Type
Private, Coed
Year Founded
1800
Religious Affiliation
None
Academic Calendar
4-1-4
Setting
Rural
2019 Endowment
$1.2 billion
School Website
MIDDLEBURY, VT
Middlebury college ranking
Middlebury College is ranked #9 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
- #9inNational Liberal Arts Colleges (tie)
- #16inBest Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
- #21inBest Value Schools
Middlebury college ranking forbes
| Institution | 3yr.Avg. | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury College | 36 | 36 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 48 | 37 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 44 | 38 |
| Bates College | 34 | 39 |
Middlebury college acceptance rate
Middlebury College admissions is most selective with an acceptance rate of 15%. Half the applicants admitted to Middlebury College have an SAT score between 1360 and 1530 or an ACT score of 32 and 34.
Middlebury college tuition
Average annual costBefore aid$74,248After aid$25,587Aid includes grants and scholarships from the institution, state and federal governmentSource: US Dept of Education (IPEDS) · Cost by household income
| Household income | Average cost after aid |
|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | $5,381 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,820 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,927 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,392 |
| More than $110,001 | $42,242 |
Middlebury college engineering ranking
Middlebury College is ranked #9 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
- #9inNational Liberal Arts Colleges (tie)
- #16inBest Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
- #21inBest Value Schools
There are several options for combining a Middlebury degree with study in engineering. The most common is simply to complete a Middlebury B.A. in one of the sciences—normally physics for electrical engineering, computer science or physics for computer engineering, chemistry for chemical engineering, etc. At the same time, one should be sure to get a broad general education in science by electing cognate science courses, particularly in physics, mathematics, and computer science. A course in economics is recommended, and biology and/or geology are also valuable for some fields. After completing the Middlebury degree, students commonly move directly into a master’s (or Ph.D.) program in engineering. Strong students have been accepted into engineering programs at top schools such as M.I.T., Caltech, Cornell, R.P.I., University of Wisconsin, Washington University, and many others. It usually takes two years after the B.A. to complete an engineering master’s degree, though sometimes this can be accelerated a bit.
Students who have taken this route tell us that they have found themselves very well prepared for graduate school. The fact that they have a solid liberal arts background, with significant emphasis on writing and analytical thinking, puts them in a very strong position—both in their graduate programs and even more so in their eventual careers.
Dual Degree Programs
Another option is a dual-degree program. The one that the most students have pursued recently is with Dartmouth. In this program, one usually spends the junior year studying engineering at Dartmouth, returns to Middlebury for the senior year, graduating with a B.A., and then goes back to Dartmouth for a fifth year and a second degree, a bachelor of engineering (B.E.). Some students who do this also stay for one additional (sixth) year and get a master’s. This is an excellent program that numerous students have pursued. Interested students should take the pre-requisite courses for the Dartmouth program during their first two years and should apply to Dartmouth by February 1 of their sophomore year. Although admission to the Dartmouth program is not guaranteed, Middlebury students with good science grades have an excellent record of being accepted. Financial aid is transferable to Dartmouth for a limited number of students on a competitive basis for their junior year.
The other dual-degree programs (known as “combined-plan” or “3-2” programs) are with Columbia University in New York City, and with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York. In both of these programs, a student completes the first three years at Middlebury, and in the third year applies to transfer to either of these engineering schools for the final two years of study. Students starting at Middlebury before Fall 2019 who have completed all the prerequisites with a certain minimum GPA are guaranteed admission; those starting at Middlebury during or after Fall 2019 will be considered under Columbia’s review process. At the end, the student receives two degrees: a B.A. from Middlebury, and a B.S. from the engineering school. Since students considering these programs will need to complete all the Middlebury distribution requirements and most of those for a major, plus pre-requisites for an engineering program, within three rather than four years, it is important to plan carefully starting from the first year at Middlebury.
Middlebury college computer science ranking
During the 2018-2019 academic year, Middlebury College handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in computer science. Due to this, the school was ranked #155 out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree.
Middlebury college scholarships for international students
Middlebury meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of any student we admit, U.S. or international. Middlebury is need-aware in its admission of international students. International students seeking financial assistance must apply for aid at the time of applying for admission to Middlebury, and by the deadlines indicated on our website. Applications for financial assistance from international students submitted after admission to Middlebury will not be accepted, nor will they be accepted for any of their four years of enrollment at Middlebury. The Office of Student Financial Services has additional information and resources regarding financial assistance for international students.
Middlebury College Majors
The most popular majors at Middlebury College include: Economics, General; Computer Science; Neuroscience; Political Science and Government, General; and Environmental Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 95%.
Selecting a major at Middlebury is an exciting point in your academic career, but it may also feel like a big decision.
In addition to your first-year seminar advisors, other faculty, upperclassmen, peers, alumni, family, the team at the CCI is happy to offer advice and resources to help you in this decision.
Guides by Major and Minor
CCI has developed guides that provide information on major- and minor-specific learning goals, suggestions for campus involvement and internships, and careers examples of Middlebury alumni.
Middlebury college notable alumni
| Selected Middlebury alumni |
| Ari Fleischer, White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush, class of 1982 |
| John Martin Thomas, 9th President of Middlebury, 9th president of Penn State, and 12th president of Rutgers University, class of 1890 |
| Ronald Harmon Brown, Secretary of Commerce for President Clinton, class of 1962 |
| Vendela Vida, novelist, screenwriter, editor of The Believer magazine, and co-founder of 826 Valencia, class of 1993 |
| Robert Theodore Stafford, 71st Governor of Vermont, United States Representative, and U.S. Senator, class of 1935 |
| Jeff Lindsay, creator of the Dexter series, class of 1975 |
| Samuel Nelson, US Supreme Court Justice, class of 1813 |
| Alexander Twilight, first African American college graduate and state legislator, class of 1823 |
| Edward John Phelps, founding member and former president of the American Bar Association, class of 1840 |
| Shawn Ryan, creator of The Shield, class of 1988 |
| Charles V. Dyer, prominent abolitionist and stationmaster on the Underground Railroad, class of 1830 |
Academia
College and university presidents
- Nathan S.S. Beman 1807 – President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1845–1865
- Jonathan Blanchard 1832 – abolitionist and president of Knox and Wheaton Colleges
- Ezra Brainerd 1864 – President of Middlebury College, 1885–1908
- Martin Henry Freeman 1849 – first black president of an American college, later serving as president of Liberia College
- Edward Hitchcock 1846 (DD) – geologist; 3rd President of Amherst College (1845–1854)
- Harvey Denison Kitchel 1835 – Congregationalist minister; president of Middlebury College, 1866–1875
- Joel H. Linsley 1811 – Congregational minister and president of Marietta College
- Carolyn “Biddy” Martin (MA) – 19th President of Amherst College; Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison; Provost of Cornell University
- Charles S. Murkland 1884 – first elected President of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts following the college’s move from Hanover to Durham
- Stephen Olin 1820 – educator and minister; first President of Randolph Macon College (1834–1837); president of Wesleyan University (1839–1851)
- John Martin Thomas 1890 – ninth president of Middlebury College, the ninth president of Penn State, and the twelfth president of Rutgers University
Professors
- Mary Annette Anderson 1899 – first black woman elected to Phi Beta Kappa; later a professor at Howard University
- John Barlow 1895 – entomologist and college administrator, served 35 years as chairman of the Zoology Department of University of Rhode Island
- Ana Cara 1972 – creolist, translator, and Professor of Hispanic Studies at Oberlin College
- Paul O. Carrese 1989 – Director of the School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University; author of The Cloaking of Power: Montesquieu, Blackstone, and the Rise of Judicial Activism
- Pamela Chasek 1983 – writer and professor in the Department of Government at Manhattan College
- Thomas Jefferson Conant 1823 – Biblical scholar
- Christopher D’Elia 1968 – Dean of the College of the Coast & Environment at Louisiana State University;
- Edward Diller 1961 (MA) – Professor of Germanic Languages and Literature, University of Oregon
- Timothy M. Frye 1986 – Chair of the Department of Political Science at Columbia University
- Peter Gries – Harold J. & Ruth Newman Chair in US-China Issues and Director of the Institute for U.S.-China Issues at the University of Oklahoma
- Cynthia Huntington 1983 (MA) – poet, professor of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College
- Sheila Miyoshi Jager 1985 (MA) – professor of East Asian Studies at Oberlin College
- Edward A. Jones – linguist, scholar and diplomat
- Dan M. Kahan 1986 – Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Law at Yale Law School
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