University of Vermont · Cost & aid

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$60,798

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$35,798

In-state

on campus

$22,062

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

$4.6M

Athletic aid, women's

$12,002 per roster spot

$3.5M

Athletic aid, men's

$13,820 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $60,798 sticker.

Family income under $30k$11,958

$30k – $48k$13,113

$48k – $75k$17,261

$75k – $110k$22,233

Over $110k$28,049

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$4,573,118
Per roster spot$12,002 across 381 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$3,455,030
Per roster spot$13,820 across 250 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$178k / $194k
Tuition & fees$18,890 in-state · $43,890 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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