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Middlebury College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1450 to 1530

ACT Range33 to 35

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate10.8%

Middlebury is test-optional, but submitted scores are still concentrated in a narrow, high band. Aim for roughly 1500+ on the SAT, or 34+ on the ACT, so your score clearly strengthens your transcript, essays, and recommendations.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Middlebury College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Middlebury College enrolls about 2,760 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Middlebury’s 94% freshman retention rate is well above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 91%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8.3:1.

Location

Middlebury, VT

Undergrad Enrollment2,760

Freshman Retention94%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio8.3:1

Graduation Rate91%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Middlebury College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 5

Early Action

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Early Decision

November 3

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Middlebury, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus fall for superscore retakes. For the November 3 Early Decision deadline, October is the last retake to target so scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Middlebury is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $67,600, and 46% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $5,000. Submit the FAFSA by the November 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$67,600

Room and Board$19,250

Average Merit Award$5,000

Application Fee$75

Students on Aid46%

Average Aid Package$62,170

Average Debt at Grad$21,631

Middlebury’s listed cost of attendance is $86,850, including $67,600 in tuition and fees and $19,250 for room and board. About 46% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $62,170. The average merit award is $5,000. Students graduate with an average debt of $21,631.