If you are planning on applying to Middlebury College, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 1 and the application fee costs $65.
Students who submit their applications to Middlebury College for fall semester should hear back from Middlebury College by March 31.
Here is an overiew of some of Middlebury College's admissions stats.
Middlebury College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are considered |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 31% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 23% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Middlebury College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | November 1 | December 15 |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 1 | March 31 |
Middlebury College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.
The early decision acceptance rate at Middlebury College is 45%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 13%. In 2022, Middlebury College admitted 425 of the 943 students who applied early decision.
Some students apply to college early because they hope it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it shows your interest in a school.
➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Middlebury College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.
What does Middlebury College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Class Rank | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with Middlebury College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Middlebury College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Middlebury College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 2 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Middlebury College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Middlebury College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Middlebury College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 31% of Middlebury College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 23% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Middlebury College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1400 and 1520 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Middlebury College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1520 and 25% of scored lower than 1400, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Middlebury College students scored 780 or higher and 75% of students scored 690 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Middlebury College students scored 750 or higher, and 75% scored a 690 or higher.
To be most competitive at Middlebury College, you should strive to earn between 32 and 34 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Middlebury College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.
A 32 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Middlebury College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 32.
Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.
For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Middlebury College.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by April 10.
Transfer students can enroll in Middlebury College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Middlebury College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Middlebury College.
Does Middlebury College accept transfer credits?
✅ Middlebury College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Middlebury College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Middlebury College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Middlebury College?
✅ Middlebury College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.
What is Middlebury College's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Middlebury College is 13%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Middlebury College?
✅ Middlebury College's early decision acceptance rate was 45% in 2021.
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How hard is it to get into Middlebury College? Middlebury College is a selective institution. The Middlebury College acceptance rate is 13%. This means that the institution accepts 13 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Middlebury College is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Middlebury College is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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