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Champlain College

Burlington, VT · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Champlain College campus
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Admission rate
83%
Accessible
Average net price
$39,617
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings
$60,573
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Champlain College is a private nonprofit college in Burlington, VT with 2,752 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, and admitted students average 1312 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $39,617 per year ($34,656 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,573 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
83%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
5,297
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,534
Fall 2023
Yield
15%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing620–700
200800
SAT Math600–680
200800
ACT Composite26–29
136

What Champlain College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$69,043
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$50,000

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$34,656
  • $30–48k$34,537
  • $48–75k$33,986
  • $75–110k$42,991
  • $110k+$45,511

Get a personal estimate with Champlain College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Freshman retention
82%
Median earnings
$60,573
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
2,752
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
31%
  • White67%
  • Hispanic10%
  • Black7%
  • Asian4%

Champlain College FAQ

What is Champlain College's acceptance rate?+

Champlain College admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Champlain College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1312.

What ACT score do you need for Champlain College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–29.

Is Champlain College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Champlain College?+

In Fall 2023, 5,297 students applied to Champlain College and 3,534 were admitted; 546 enrolled.

Does Champlain College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Champlain College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Champlain College require an essay?+

Champlain College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Champlain College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $69,043 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $39,617.

What is Champlain College's graduation rate?+

61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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