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.
2023 Enrollment Statistics
| Total enrollment for Fall 2023 |
690 students (unduplicated headcount) |
| Total JD Enrollment |
495 students (96 Online Hybrid JD) |
| Masters and LLM Enrollment |
45 students (not including online students) |
| Online-Only Enrollment |
106 students (non-JD students) |
| Non-degree students (including Certificates) |
28 students |
| JD Attrition, First Year to Second Year |
11.6% (Fall 2022-Fall 2023; 9 students transferred out, 9 dismissed) |
Entering JD Class of 2023 Profile
| Number of Applicants |
1036 |
| Number of Offers |
665 |
| Total Class Size |
201 |
| JD Traditional |
87 |
| JD Accelerated |
15 |
| JD Extended |
1 |
| JD/Masters |
18 |
| JD Reduced Residency |
2 |
| Online Hybrid JD |
78 |
| GPA/LSAT* |
|---|
| 75th Percentile |
3.62 |
156 |
| 50th Percentile |
3.3 |
151 |
| 25th Percentile |
2.8 |
148 |
*Data verified by the LSAC/ABA Credential Certification Process
| Scholarships |
|---|
| Merit Scholarships Awarded |
100% |
| Average Scholarship Award |
$30,000 Residential $10,500 Online |
| Demographics |
|---|
| Gender |
65% Female / 32% Male Other/Did Not Respond 3% |
| Students of Color |
30% |
| Average Age |
31 |
| Age Distribution |
21-77 |
States and Territories Represented
Countries
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45
3
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| Educational Background |
|---|
| Undergraduate Institutions |
160 |
| Undergraduate Majors |
53 |
| Top Majors |
Political Science, Criminal Justice, Environmental Sciences, Psychology, Humanities, Biology, History, Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Communications, Philosophy |
| Students with Graduate Degrees |
29% |
