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.
2019 Enrollment Statistics
| Total enrollment for Fall 2019 | 653 students (unduplicated headcount) |
| Total JD Enrollment | 463 students |
| Masters and LLM Enrollment | 183 students |
| Online-Only Enrollment | 116 students (non-JD students) |
| JD Attrition, First Year to Second Year | 6.8% (Fall 2018-Fall 2019; 15 students transferred out, 2 dismissed, 2 student transferred in, 2 students returned) |
Entering JD Class of 2019 Profile
| Number of Applicants | 786 |
| Number of Offers | 571 |
| Total Class Size | 151 |
| JD Traditional | 86 |
| JD Accelerated | 37 |
| JD Extended | 2 |
| JD/Masters | 25 |
| JD Reduced Residency | 1 |
| GPA/LSAT* | ||
|---|---|---|
| 75% | 3.51 | 154 |
| 50% | 3.24 | 150 |
| 25% | 2.88 | 145 |
*Data verified by the LSAC/ABA Credential Certification Process
| Financial Aid | |
|---|---|
| Merit Scholarships Awarded | 91% |
| Average Scholarship Award | $22,000 |
| Demographics | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 53% Female / 47% Male |
| Students of Color | 31% |
| Average Age | 26 |
| Age Distribution | 20-50 |
| States and Territories Represented Countries |
38 3 |
| Educational Background | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Institutions | 121 |
| Undergraduate Majors | 44 |
| Top Majors | Political Science, Environmental Sciences, Psychology, Humanities, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Communications, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, International Studies, Business Management, Anthropology |
| Students with Graduate Degrees | 14% |