A new way to tour Middlebury
A typical Middlebury tour can feel impersonal, leaving you with more questions than answers. You’re just a face in the crowd following a scripted tour led by a guide the school assigns you.
SchoolScoops offers private Middlebury College tours tailored to your interests. Choose your own Middlebury student tour guide and enjoy a personalized campus visit where you'll get candid answers to your questions.
SchoolScoops is the more personal way to tour Middlebury College
Private and personalized Middlebury tours
On a traditional Middlebury College campus tour you’re just a number in a big group. With SchoolScoops, you can book a private Middlebury College tour led by a real Middlebury student, giving you a personalized campus visit and the chance to ask all the questions that are important to you.
Choose your own tour guide
Unlike a traditional Middlebury College campus tour, SchoolScoops lets you choose your own tour guide. Whether you want to meet an engineering major, a student-athlete or a fellow transfer student, you'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional Middlebury College campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the tour guide works for the school and their job is to show you the highlights. SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just honest, unfiltered advice about the Middlebury experience.
Find out if Middlebury is the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. A private Middlebury tour helps you decide if Middlebury College is the right fit for your academic goals, career ambitions and college experience.
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Get to know Middlebury College
Middlebury College is a top liberal arts institution known for its excellence in global studies, environmental science, and the humanities. It’s distinguished by a strong commitment to immersive learning, civic engagement, and a deep tradition of fostering global citizenship and sustainability.
Overview
Middlebury College, founded in 1800, is a private liberal arts college located in Middlebury, Vermont. It offers a wide range of undergraduate programs, with a strong emphasis on global education, environmental studies, and immersive language learning.
Size
Middlebury College has a total enrollment of approximately 2,800 students, all of whom are undergraduates, fostering a close-knit and academically focused campus community.
Acceptance rate
Middlebury College has an acceptance rate of around 13%, making it highly selective. Among admitted students who submitted test scores, half have an SAT score between 1400–1530 or an ACT score between 32–34.
Cost
For the 2024 academic year, Middlebury College’s undergraduate tuition is approximately $67,000, with total costs including room and board exceeding $85,000. Around half of students receive financial aid, with an average need-based scholarship of over $60,000.
Ranking
Middlebury College is ranked #19 among National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report for 2025. Rankings are based on factors like graduation rates, faculty resources, and student outcomes.
Academics
Middlebury College offers over 45 majors in the liberal arts and sciences, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and global engagement. It maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1, fostering close academic mentorship and collaboration.
Traditions
Middlebury College’s most cherished traditions include Winter Carnival, the oldest student-run carnival in the country; Feb Fest, celebrating students who begin in February; and the Language Pledge, a unique commitment to immersive language learning during the summer language schools.
Campus landmarks
Middlebury College’s most iconic landmarks include the historic Old Chapel, Mead Memorial Chapel with its hilltop views, the Mahaney Arts Center, and the scenic Middlebury College Snow Bowl—reflecting the campus’s blend of classic New England charm, natural beauty, and academic tradition.
Student body
Over half of Middlebury College’s students come from outside the Northeast, with strong representation from across the United States and around the world, reflecting the college’s global focus and diverse student body.
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Become a guideYour Middlebury College questions, answered
What GPA do you need to get into Middlebury?
Middlebury is highly selective and doesn’t list a minimum GPA, but admitted students typically have near-perfect academic records. A GPA close to 4.0 (unweighted) or above 4.0 (weighted), along with strong test scores—around a 1520 SAT or 35 ACT—is considered competitive.
Is Middlebury College an Ivy League school?
No, Middlebury is not part of the Ivy League. While it shares the Ivy League’s academic rigor and prestige, it’s a top-ranked liberal arts college often considered a “Little Ivy.”
What major is Middlebury College known for?
Middlebury’s most popular and highly regarded majors include Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience—fields that reflect the college’s strengths in data-driven analysis, sustainability, and interdisciplinary science.
Who is Middlebury's rival?
Middlebury’s traditional rivals include Williams College, Hamilton College, and Amherst College, with matchups varying by sport but often carrying strong competitive and historic significance.
Does Middlebury have a college town?
Yes, Middlebury is a classic New England college town in Vermont, known for its literary history, local dining, scenic trails like the Trail Around Middlebury, and a welcoming, close-knit community that complements campus life.
Is Middlebury a D1 school?
No, Middlebury competes in NCAA Division III as a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).
Does Middlebury have Greek life?
No, Middlebury College does not allow fraternities or sororities. The school prohibits single-sex social organizations to ensure an inclusive and equitable campus environment.
How do you take a tour of Middlebury College?
You can visit Middlebury through a student-led campus tour and information session offered by the Admissions Office. Registration is required in advance. Self-guided tours are also available if guided tours are full. For those unable to visit in person, the college offers virtual info sessions and a virtual campus tour online.
Does Middlebury offer private campus tours?
Yes, through SchoolScoops, you can book a private campus tour led by a student guide of your choice.
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