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.
2021 Enrollment Statistics
| Total enrollment for Fall 2021 |
660 students (unduplicated headcount) |
| Total JD Enrollment |
432 students |
| Masters and LLM Enrollment |
71 students (not including online students) |
| Online-Only Enrollment |
130 students (non-JD students) |
| Non-degree students (including Certificates) |
27 students |
| JD Attrition, First Year to Second Year |
8.87% (Fall 2020-Fall 2021; 7 students transferred out, 4 dismissed) |
Entering JD Class of 2021 Profile
| Number of Applicants |
1001 |
| Number of Offers |
659 |
| Total Class Size |
174 |
| JD Traditional |
78 |
| JD Accelerated |
36 |
| JD Extended |
1 |
| JD/Masters |
56 |
| JD Reduced Residency |
3 |
| GPA/LSAT* |
|---|
| 75% |
3.65 |
159 |
| 50% |
3.40 |
154 |
| 25% |
3.08 |
150 |
*Data verified by the LSAC/ABA Credential Certification Process
| Financial Aid |
|---|
| Merit Scholarships Awarded |
99% |
| Average Scholarship Award |
$32,000 |
| Demographics |
|---|
| Gender |
61% Female / 39% Male |
| Students of Color |
26% |
| Average Age |
26 |
| Age Distribution |
20-58 |
States and Territories Represented
Countries
|
39
6
|
| Educational Background |
|---|
| Undergraduate Institutions |
135 |
| Undergraduate Majors |
50 |
| Top Majors |
Environmental Sciences, Political Science, English, Humanities, Biology, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, History, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Communications, Theatre Arts, Natural Sciences, Criminology, Economics |
| Students with Graduate Degrees |
11% |
