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Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont 05401

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Known for computer science

Champlain College is a private institution in Burlington with particular strength in computer science and business. With an average SAT of 1262, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,386 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,000.

Established
1878
Motto
Audeamus
Mascot
Chauncey T. Beaver
Type
Private college

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67%Acceptance
1262SAT Avg
2,870Students
13:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$58,386Earnings 10yr
$35,000Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Champlain College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1262

Reading & Writing
605680
Math
560660

ACT Score Range

Composite
2731

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1262

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,550
Room & Board$16,900
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$63,000
Average Net Price$35,000
Median Debt at Graduation$26,814
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,378
$30–48K$26,755
$48–75K$33,025
$75–110K$35,867
$110K+$40,631

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,000

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,870
Gender Split
38% / 62%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 6%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.0%
Freshman Retention76.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,844
8 Years$54,937
10 Years$58,386

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,000
Men
$64,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#91
Forbes
#215

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from VT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
181 mi(314 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
263 mi(456 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
328 mi(569 min)

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