Vermont Law students are intellectually curious and highly motivated. They bring diverse perspectives, interests, and talents to campus, creating a vibrant learning community.
They come from almost every state and several countries. Their academic backgrounds are likewise diverse, ranging from English to environmental science. Some students are fresh from undergrad, while others have left careers to explore new opportunities.
However Vermont Law School students may differ, they are united by their ambition to make a difference in their chosen fields.
2018 Enrollment Statistics
| Total enrollment for Fall 2018 | 660 students (unduplicated headcount) |
| Total JD Enrollment | 445 students |
| Masters and LLM Enrollment | 205 students |
| Online-Only Enrollment | 113 students (non-JD students) |
| JD Attrition, First Year to Second Year | 4% (Fall 2016-Fall 2017; 6 students transferred out, 1 student transferred in) |
Entering JD Class of 2018 Profile
| Number of Applicants | 864 |
| Number of Offers | 660 |
| Total Class Size | 194 |
| JD Traditional | 110 |
| JD Accelerated | 32 |
| JD Extended | 2 |
| JD/Masters | 47 |
| JD Reduced Residency | 3 |
| GPA/LSAT* | ||
|---|---|---|
| 75% | 3.56 | 156 |
| 50% | 3.25 | 151 |
| 25% | 2.80 | 147 |
*Data certified by the LSAC/ABA Credential Certification Process
| Financial Aid | |
|---|---|
| Merit Scholarships Awarded | 92% |
| Average Scholarship Award | $23,000 |
| Demographics | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 57% Female / 43% Male |
| Students of Color | 23% |
| Average Age | 26 |
| States and Territories Represented Countries |
41 5 |
| Educational Background | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Institutions | 150 |
| Undergraduate Majors | 48 |
| Top Majors | Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Philosophy, Economics, Humanities, Psychology, English, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, Sociology, Communications, History, Government, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Geology |
| Students with Graduate Degrees | 12% |