The University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education

What The University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education does

The University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education (UVM PACE) is the non-credit and continuing education division of the University of Vermont, a public R1 research university located in Burlington, Vermont. The division operates three principal product lines: the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program (founded 1994), the Pre-College and Dual Enrollment program for high school students, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI, founded 2003 with Bernard Osher Foundation funding) serving adults aged 50 and older. UVM PACE also offers adjacent test preparation and credentialing courses, including MCAT prep and National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC) certification.

The division's business model is tuition- and fee-driven, with pricing varying by segment: per-credit rates of $346-$972 for dual enrollment, low-cost OLLI membership, and full-program tuition for the multi-semester Post-Bacc Pre-Med track. Ancillary revenue comes from MCAT and NBC-HWC test preparation courses. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer and geographically diversified, with the division citing 100,000+ lifetime students served globally through in-person, hybrid, and online course delivery. UVM PACE holds multiple formal linkage agreements with U.S. medical schools, which provide its post-baccalaureate students a structured pathway to medical school matriculation.

Operational scale is modest, with approximately 44 employees supporting all three program lines. Performance metrics emphasized by the division include an 83% medical school matriculation rate (against a national average of 43%), a 98% NBC-HWC exam pass rate, and 4,000+ students served through the Post-Bacc Pre-Med program since its founding. The division's competitive positioning rests on UVM's R1 institutional brand, the 30-year operating history of its flagship program, and its embedded network of medical school partnerships.

Name

The University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education

Legal name

The University of Vermont

Website

https://learn.uvm.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UVM PACE is the non-credit continuing education division of the University of Vermont, offering a post-baccalaureate pre-medical program, dual enrollment courses for high school students, and the OLLI lifelong learning institute for adults aged 50 and older.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Youth-to-Adult Bridge & College Readiness (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAK), Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Continuing education programs
• Professional development courses
• Post-baccalaureate pre-medical
• Lifelong learning institute
• Pre-college dual enrollment

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition for credit courses, certificates, and program fees. Differential pricing for in-state vs out-of-state students, with significant discounts for high school students and Vermont residents through Dual Enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

UVM Professional and Continuing Education delivers non-degree and continuing education programs through The University of Vermont. Core offerings include the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program (career changers preparing for medical/health professional school), UVM Advance (flexible per-course enrollment), Pre-College Courses for high school students including Vermont Dual Enrollment and Summer Academy, and OLLI at UVM (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) for adults 50+. Programs are offered online, on-campus, and hybrid with rolling admissions.

Product overview

UVM Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) is a division of the University of Vermont offering continuing education and professional development programs across multiple platforms. The portfolio includes UVM Advance for flexible course enrollment, the flagship Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program with 12 specialized tracks (MD/DO, Dental, Pharmacy, Nursing, NP, OTD, PT, PA, Vet, and Advanced Track) for career changers seeking healthcare professions, and Pre-College Programs with Vermont Dual Enrollment vouchers and Summer Academy for high school students. Additionally, OLLI at UVM provides lifelong learning for adults 50+ across seven Vermont locations. The offering functions as a multi-brand platform with distinct programs targeting different learner segments—from high school students earning early college credits through working professionals pursuing medical careers or continuing education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UVM Advance: Program allowing students to explore, upskill, get started on an advanced degree, or restart a degree program one course at a time.
• Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program
• Pre-College Program
• UVM Master of Medical Science

Products and services

• UVM Advance UVM Advance allows students to explore, upskill, get started on an advanced degree, or restart a degree program one course at a time, providing flexible course-by-course enrollment in UVM credit courses.
• Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program Comprehensive post-baccalaureate program for career changers and returning students providing rigorous scientific preparation for medical and health professional programs, featuring expert faculty guidance, MCAT support, and linkage agreements with partner medical schools. The program offers 83% medical school matriculation rate across twelve specialized tracks including MD/DO, Dental, Pharmacy, Nursing, NP, OTD, DPT, PA, and Veterinarian.
• Pre-College Courses College credit programs for high school students (sophomores through seniors) offering online and on-campus courses in various subjects, allowing students to earn transferable college credits while still in high school. Includes the Vermont Dual Enrollment voucher program covering tuition for eligible Vermont juniors and seniors.
• UVM Summer Academy Four-week immersive pre-college program combining two weeks of hands-on on-campus learning with two weeks of flexible online coursework for high school students exploring career interests and earning college credit.
• OLLI at UVM (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) Affordable lifelong learning program for adults aged 50+, offering both online and in-person programs led by UVM faculty and local experts. Operates in seven Vermont locations (Central VT, Lamoile, St. Johnsbury, St. Albans, Springfield, and Rutland) as part of a network of 120+ OLLIs nationwide. Membership at $15/semester ($12 for AARP/UVM affiliates).

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of Post-Bacc Pre-Med students matriculate into medical school (vs 43% national average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Larner College of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVM Post-Bacc Pre-Med program offers linkage agreement guaranteeing interview with Larner College of Medicine for students maintaining 3.6+ GPA and MCAT score of 510+. Faculty from LCOM teach advanced track courses. Program located on same campus as medical school.
• University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPriority review admission to CNHS graduate programs including Direct-Entry DNP, MEPN, DPT, and OTD for Post-Bacc Pre-Med graduates with 3.0+ GPA (3.2+ for OTD).
• Franklin Pierce University College of Health & Natural SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinkage agreement providing interview for Post-Bacc Pre-Med graduates seeking admission to Master of Physician Assistant Studies program with 3.0+ GPA.
• University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterview guarantee for Post-Bacc Pre-Med graduates meeting requirements including 3.2+ GPA, MCAT minimum 503, and 40+ hours patient care experience.
• University of Vermont Master of Medical Science ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect entry linkage to UVM MMS program for Post-Bacc Pre-Med graduates achieving 3.0+ GPA. Program available on-campus or online.
• Kaplan Test PrepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing discounted MCAT preparation courses ($1,080 vs $1,999 retail) for UVM Post-Bacc Pre-Med and other UVM students.
• AARPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor providing discounted membership rates ($12 vs $15) for AARP members. Financial contribution and programming support.
• Fleming MuseumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor and partner providing cultural programming and educational content for lifelong learners.
• Vermont Cider LabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor supporting programming and educational initiatives for Vermont seniors.
• Shelburne MuseumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor providing cultural programming and educational experiences for lifelong learners.
• Shelburne FarmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor offering educational programming opportunities focused on agriculture and sustainability.
• Northeastern Vermont Regional HospitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor and healthcare partner supporting community health education programs.
• Williston PlaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor supporting senior living and community education programs.
• Bournes EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor supporting educational programming with energy sector expertise.
• HB EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor supporting community education initiatives.
• Catamount ArtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor supporting arts and cultural programming for seniors.
• Godnick CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLLI sponsor providing community programming space and support for Rutland area senior education.
• Vermont Agency of EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState agency partnership delivering Vermont Dual Enrollment program. Vouchers cover tuition for eligible high school juniors and seniors at no cost to students.
• Vermont High SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Vermont public high schools and approved homeschool programs to deliver dual enrollment courses. Counselors approve and coordinate student enrollment.
• UVM Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevel I Trauma Center adjacent to UVM campus providing clinical experience, research opportunities, and patient care shadowing for Post-Bacc Pre-Med students.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harvard Extension School: Harvard's continuing education division offering credit-bearing courses, certificates, and degree pathways for adult learners. Directly comparable to UVM PACE in offering university-branded continuing education with online and on-campus formats and similar adult-learner targeting.
• Stanford Continuing Studies: Stanford's continuing education arm offering professional certificates, summer programming, and lifelong learning. Comparable to UVM PACE in leveraging R1 university brand to deliver non-degree continuing education to adults and pre-college students.
• Scripps College Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program: Highly selective post-bacc pre-med program at a top liberal arts college. Competes with UVM for career-changer applicants seeking linkage-supported medical school admission pathways.
• Bryn Mawr Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program: One of the oldest and most established post-bacc pre-med programs in the U.S. Direct competitor to UVM's Post-Bacc Pre-Med program in the career-changer pre-medical niche with similar linkage-based value propositions.
• Goucher College Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program: Long-running post-bacc pre-med program with established medical school linkage agreements. Comparable to UVM PACE's Post-Bacc Pre-Med in structure, career-changer audience, and linkage-based differentiation.
• Columbia University Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program: Columbia's post-bacc pre-medical program serving career changers in an urban R1 university setting. Directly comparable to UVM's program in target audience, outcomes focus, and medical school preparation mission.

Broad incumbents

• MIT Professional Education: MIT's professional and continuing education division offering courses, certificates, and custom programs. Operates as a broader, more technology-focused continuing education unit than UVM PACE but with overlapping online professional certificate offerings.
• Boston University MET (Metropolitan College): BU's continuing education college offering certificates, degrees, and online programs. Comparable to UVM PACE in serving adult learners through flexible online and hybrid formats with a broader scope than UVM's specialized portfolio.

Emerging players

• UVM Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network peers (other OLLI sites): Other 120+ OLLI sites in the Bernard Osher Foundation network are direct peers in delivering 50+ lifelong learning programs. While not commercial competitors (no enrollment competition), they share audience, content model, and operational patterns.

Others

• University of Vermont Continuing and Distance Education (parent division): UVM PACE is a sub-unit of the broader UVM continuing and distance education operation led by Associate Dean Beth Taylor-Nolan. The parent structure provides academic governance and shared services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uvmPACE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UVMContinuingEd
• Facebookfacebook.com/UVMProfessionalandContinuingEd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-university-of-vermont-continuing-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/uvm_pace

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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