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.
2015 Enrollment Statistics
| Total enrollment for Fall 2015 | 575 students (unduplicated headcount) |
| Total JD Enrollment | 375 students |
| Masters and LLM Enrollment | 200 students |
| Online-Only Enrollment | 102 students (non-JD students) |
| JD Attrition, First Year to Second Year | 10% (Fall 2014-Fall 2015; 15 students transferred out) |
Entering JD Class of 2017 Profile
| Number of Applicants | 699 |
| Number of Offers | 551 |
| Total Class Size | 161 |
| JD Traditional | 85 |
| JD Accelerated | 31 |
| JD Extended | 2 |
| JD/Masters | 40 |
| JD Reduced Residency | 3 |
| GPA/LSAT* | ||
|---|---|---|
| 75% | 3.48 | 156 |
| 50% | 3.20 | 151 |
| 25% | 2.84 | 147 |
*Unofficial pending the ABA/LSAC certification Process
| Financial Aid | |
|---|---|
| Merit Scholarships Awarded | 88% |
| Average Scholarship Award | $24,000 |
| Demographics | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 48% Female / 52% Male |
| Students of Color | 21% |
| Average Age | 28 |
| States and Territories Represented Countries |
34 7 |
| Educational Background | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Institutions | 130 |
| Undergraduate Majors | 42 |
| Top Majors | Political Science, Environmental Sciences, English, History, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Humanities, Philosophy, Anthropology, Geology/Earth Sciences, Communications, Geography, Biology, Mathematics |
| Students with Graduate Degrees | 14% |