Location: Middlebury, Vermont
‍Established: 1800
‍Enrollment: ~2,800
‍Admit Rate: 12% (Class of 2028)
‍Yield Rate: ~40%
‍Endowment: $1.5 Billion
‍Academic Calendar: 4-1-4 (Semester plus "J-Term")
‍School Colors: Middlebury Blue and White, #003F87
‍School Mascot: Panthers
‍Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: $70,120 USD (2025–26 Tuition)
‍Typical SAT Scores: Reading and Writing 710–770, Math 730–790
‍Motto: Scientia et Virtus (Knowledge and Virtue)
‍Notable: Renowned Language Schools and Schools Abroad; owns a ski area (the Middlebury College Snow Bowl).

The global language capital of the liberal arts world.

‍1. Quick Facts Snapshot
• Location: Middlebury, Vermont
• Founded: 1800
• Enrollment: ~2,800
• Admit rate: ~10.8% (Class of 2028)
• Yield rate: ~40%
• Endowment: around $1.2B+ Billion

‍2. Why This School Fits the Little Ivy Profile
• Middlebury is the typical "Northeast elite" college. It has prestige, snowy mountains, and wealthy students. However, it gains its academic reputation from outstanding language programs and international studies.

‍3. Selectivity & Admissions
• Approx admit rate: 12%
• Selectivity trend: Highly selective; attracts students specifically looking for global engagement.
• SAT/ACT ranges: SAT 1420–1540

‍4. Academic Strengths
• Signature programs: International Politics & Economics; Environmental Studies; Languages (Summer Language Schools).
• Faculty ratio: 8:1
• Key differentiator: The Language Pledge. In summer programs (and some academic tracks), students pledge to speak only the target language 24/7.

5. Outcomes
• Salary or placement overview: Strong placement in diplomacy, NGOs, and finance.
• Alumni influence: Massive in international relations and environmental policy.
• Where grads typically go: State Department, Wall Street, Environmental Defense Fund.

‍6. Campus Culture
• Traditions: Winter Carnival. A weekend of ski races and ice sculpting at the college-owned ski bowl.
• Social environment: Outdoorsy and adventurous; students are as likely to be hiking as partying. "Work hard, play outside."
• Notable athletics or arts strengths: Owns its own ski mountain (Middlebury Snow Bowl); dominant Quidditch team history.

‍7. How It Compares
• [Middlebury vs. Dartmouth: The Skiing Ivies]
• [Middlebury vs. Williams: Mountain Rivals]

‍8. FAQs
• Do I have to be good at languages?
No, but you will be surrounded by people who are.
• Is it too rural?
It is in a quintessential Vermont town, but it can feel isolated if you crave city life.
• What is "Feb" admission?
Middlebury accepts a "Feb" class that starts in February, allowing students a "gap semester" before starting.