Short answer: the middle 50% of first-year students who enrolled at Middlebury College scored about 1445 to 1550 on the SAT, with an average of 1508. That means a quarter of enrolled first-years scored 1445 or lower and a quarter scored 1550 or higher. These numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Middlebury at a glance
SAT middle 50%: 1445 to 1550 | Average: 1508
Reading and Writing: 720 to 760 | Math: 725 to 790
ACT middle 50%: 33 to 35
Admission rate: 10.8%
Middlebury SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 720 | 760 |
| Math | 725 | 790 |
| Total (sum of sections) | 1445 | 1550 |
The total row adds the two section numbers, so treat it as a close estimate, not an exact percentile of total scores. For comparison, the average SAT score for the class of 2026 was 1045 (528 Reading and Writing, 517 Math), according to College Board.
Does Middlebury require the SAT?
No. Middlebury’s application instructions say test scores are “Not required; Middlebury is test optional.” Middlebury went test-optional in 2020 and in June 2023 extended the policy for three more years. Applicants without scores get full and equal consideration.
- Who applies without scores: about half of Middlebury’s applicants.
- How to send: self-reported scores are accepted when you apply, or have scores sent by College Board or your school counselor.
- SAT or ACT: either one works.
Middlebury’s own numbers: Class of 2027 students who sent scores had a middle 50% SAT of 1440 to 1550, matching the College Scorecard range above.
What SAT score should you aim for?
Middlebury’s middle 50% is about 1440 to 1550 among students who sent scores. Send your score if it is 1440 or higher. At 1550 or higher, it is in the top quarter. With about half of applicants applying test-optional, leaving out a score below 1440 is common.
The 2023 extension covered about three cycles, so if you apply after fall 2027, check Middlebury’s admissions page for any update to the policy.
Where do you stand against Middlebury’s range?
Take a free full-length practice test and compare your section scores to 760 (Reading and Writing) and 790 (Math).
How to close the gap
- Find your weaker section by comparing each score to Middlebury’s 75th percentile above.
- Practice at the top difficulty level. Scores in this range come from getting the hardest questions right. Try these hard SAT math questions and this hard SAT English practice test.
- Drill your weak skills in Targeted Practice.
- Compare schools with similar ranges in the College Finder.
Frequently asked questions
What SAT score do you need for Middlebury?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1445 to 1550.
What is the average SAT score at Middlebury?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1508.
Does Middlebury require the SAT?
No. Middlebury is test-optional, and about half of its applicants apply without scores.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Middlebury College (latest admissions data, accessed October 2026).
- Middlebury Admissions, Application Instructions and Deadlines.
- Middlebury, Middlebury College Will Continue Test Optional Policy (June 2023).
- College Board Newsroom, Class of 2026 SAT results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SAT score do you need for Middlebury?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1445 to 1550.
What is the average SAT score at Middlebury?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1508.
Does Middlebury require the SAT?
No. Middlebury is test-optional, and about half of its applicants apply without scores.