University of Vermont
| Latin: Universitas Viridis Montis English: University of the Green Mountains | |
Other name | University of Vermont |
|---|---|
Former names | Vermont Agricultural College (1864–1865) |
| Motto | Studiis et Rebus Honestis (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Integrity in Theoretical and Practical Pursuits" |
| Type | Public land-grant research university |
| Established | 1791 |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $896 million (2024) |
| President | Patricia Prelock (interim) |
Academic staff | 2,013 (fall 2023) |
| Students | 14,320 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 12,168 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 2,152 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , United States 44°28′34″N 73°11′42″W / 44.476°N 73.195°W |
| Campus | Small City, 460 acres (1.9 km2) |
| Newspaper | The Vermont Cynic |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Nickname | Catamounts |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Rally Catamount |
| Website | www |
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1791, UVM is the oldest university in Vermont and the fifth-oldest in New England.
UVM comprises ten colleges and schools, including the Robert Larner College of Medicine, and offers more than 100 undergraduate majors along with various graduate and professional programs. The University of Vermont Medical Center, has its primary facility on the UVM campus. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities—Very high research activity".
In athletics, UVM's teams, known as the Catamounts, compete in NCAA Division I, primarily in the America East Conference and Hockey East Association.