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Paying for UVM

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UVM actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UVM for families earning under $100,000 a year. UVM Promise: free tuition for Vermont residents with family AGI ≤$100k (2025-26); merit scholarships only for international/out-of-state; no-loan packaging for eligible students

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UVM's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$12,015/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$12,715/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$16,837/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$21,595/yr after aid
$110k+$26,751/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$36,772
In-state tuition$19,058
Out-of-state tuition$45,503
Room & board$14,654
Average net price$20,084
Students on aid88%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

UVM cost & aid FAQ

How much does UVM cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $20,084 per year at UVM after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $36,772. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does UVM cost by family income?

At UVM, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $12,015 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $26,751 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does UVM offer free tuition?

Yes. UVM waives tuition for families earning under $100,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does UVM give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with UVM's financial aid office.

Does UVM meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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