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Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont 05401

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Urban

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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Admission Office

163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 860-2727[email protected]
67%Acceptance
1262SAT Avg
2,870Students
13:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$58,386Earnings 10yr
$35,000Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1262

Reading & Writing
605680
Math
560660

ACT Score Range

Composite
2731

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Decision (Binding)

November 15

Decision by December 15

Aid deadline: November 15

Early Action

November 15

Decision by December 15

Regular Decision

February 1

Decision by March 15

Reply by May 1

Champlain College is test-optional. Students may submit SAT or ACT scores if they choose.

Financial Aid

Need-Blind Meets 100% Need Work-StudyMerit Scholarships
Students receiving aid
92%

Need-blind for domestic students.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementsSemester
Majors
50
Avg class size
16
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Study abroad
55%

Champlain has an InLife curriculum combining liberal arts with career-focused professional programs.

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AccountingBusinessComputer Science and InnovationCybersecurityData ScienceDigital ForensicsEarly Childhood EducationEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental PolicyFilm and Media ProductionGame ArtGame DesignGame ProgrammingGraphic DesignInteractive MediaMarketingProfessional WritingPsychologyPublic RelationsSoftware EngineeringUX/UI DesignWeb Design and Development

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

Campus Life

Campus size
22 acres
Organizations
60+
Varsity teams
11
USCAANo Greek Life

Small athletics program with focus on esports, hockey, and outdoor recreation.

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee
On campus
92%

Housing Styles

SinglesDoublesTriplesVictorian homesApartments

Dining

Perry Hall DiningThe Buzz CaféIDX CaféFarm-to-TableDietary Options

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
10 Years$58,386

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Employed within 6 months
95%

Top Employers

IBMMicrosoftGoogleAmazonDeloittePwC

Top Graduate Schools

Northeastern UniversityBoston UniversityNYUUniversity of Vermont

95% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months.

Rankings

U.S. News
#91
vs 2024
Forbes
#215
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Champlain was founded in 1878 as Burlington Business School, opened by G.
  • In 1905, it moved to Bank Street, and in 1910 it moved again to Main Street.
  • Gordon Tittemore acquired the college in 1920, and renamed it Burlington Business College.
  • In 1958, the College took on its current name and moved to its present location in the Hill Section of Burlington.
  • Champlain College opened its first dormitories, Jensen and Sanders Halls, in 1965.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BTV Burlington2 mi
ALB Albany123 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston138 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
New York, NY263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
Hartford, CT189 mi · ~5h 28m drive
Providence, RI204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Albany, NY129 mi · ~3h 44m drive
Syracuse, NY177 mi · ~5h 7m drive
Rochester, NY238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
Buffalo, NY304 mi · ~8h 47m drive
Philadelphia, PA328 mi · ~9h 29m drive
Pittsburgh, PA444 mi · ~12h 50m drive
Harrisburg, PA346 mi · ~10h drive
Newark, NJ263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
Trenton, NJ304 mi · ~8h 47m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

Getting Around

Walkability

Urban campus in Burlington's Hill Section; walking distance to downtown and waterfront.

Nearby Attractions

Church Street Marketplacewalkable

Pedestrian shopping and dining district in downtown Burlington.

Lake Champlain Waterfrontwalkable

Lakefront with bike path, parks, and beaches.

University of Vermontwalkable

UVM campus adjacent to Champlain with shared cultural events.

Burlington Bike Pathwalkable

7.6-mile recreational path along Lake Champlain.

Outdoor Gear Exchangewalkable

Outdoor recreation store and climbing wall.

Transfer Admission

Fall Transfer

June 1

Spring Transfer

November 1

Common App Transfer

International Students

Need-Blind Meets 100% Need
International students
10%

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT79
IELTS Academic6.0
Duolingo English Test105

Deadline Calendar

Champlain College Application Checklist

Decision Notifications