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Champlain College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,469
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 62%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Burlington, Vermont, Champlain College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Champlain College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Champlain College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Champlain College is 13-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Vermont is 12-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The student retention rate of 69% at Champlain College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,984

Cost of attendance at Champlain College in 2022 for students from Vermont.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Vermont's average $15,242
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,984

Cost of attendance at Champlain College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Vermont's average $32,582
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Champlain College received on average $24,604 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,604
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 98 23% $4,534 $444,289
Other Federal Grant 182 43% $3,430 $624,252
State Grant/Scholarships 71 17% $4,409 $313,033
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 414 97% $22,637 $9,371,749
Total Grant & Scholarships 419 98% $24,604 $10,309,034

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Champlain College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Champlain College students is 68.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.6%.

68.5%

  • asian 90.0% 9 students
  • African American 61.1% 11 students
  • white 68.8% 286 students
  • unknown 67.2% 41 students
  • hispanic 72.0% 18 students
  • Mixed Race 61.9% 13 students

Service Offerings

Champlain College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Champlain College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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