Northern Vermont University-Johnson

Northern Vermont University-Johnson is a public, state school in a rural setting in Johnson, Vermont. Northern Vermont University Johnson was founded in 2018 and now enrolls around 1,662 students a year, including 1,458 undergrads. Northern Vermont University Johnson provides on-campus housing for up to 600 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Northern Vermont University Johnson! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Northern Vermont University Johnson's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Northern Vermont University Johnson students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Northern Vermont University Johnson, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Northern Vermont University Johnson has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Northern Vermont University Johnson on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Northern Vermont University Johnson on the Student Life page.

2021 Northern Vermont University Johnson Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	86%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	80%
In-State Tuition	$10,944
Out-of-State	$24,264
Percent of Need Met	83%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$16,263

Is Northern Vermont University Johnson a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Northern Vermont University Johnson offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2016 Acceptance Rate for Northern Vermont University-Johnson

It is moderately difficult to get into Northern Vermont University Johnson. The acceptance rate at Northern Vermont University Johnson is 86%. Last year, 1,291 students applied to Northern Vermont University Johnson and 1,107 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Northern Vermont University Johnson

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Northern Vermont University Johnson, around 64% are still enrolled the next year. Around 35% of students who started at Northern Vermont University Johnson earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Northern Vermont University Johnson Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 60% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Northern Vermont University Johnson grads have an average starting salary of $25,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Northern Vermont University Johnson's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Northern Vermont University Johnson's endowment was valued at $2.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Northern Vermont University Johnson spends about $6,102 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Northern Vermont University Johnson

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Northern Vermont University Johnson meets 83% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $16,263 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $31,595 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Northern Vermont University Johnson. Based on this information, how does Northern Vermont University Johnson sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Northern Vermont University Johnson a good school for you?

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Where is Northern Vermont University Johnson?

Northern Vermont University Johnson is located in the rural setting of Johnson, Vermont, less than an hour from Montreal.

If you want to see Northern Vermont University Johnson for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 89 to Johnson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burlington International.

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