Champlain College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Burlington, Vermont with 2,752 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, costs an average of $39,617 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Champlain College acceptance rate and admissions
Champlain College admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 620 to 700, math 600 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Champlain College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Early action | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Jan 9, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Champlain College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Champlain College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $18,200 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $69,043 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $39,617 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $39,617 a year after grants and scholarships, $29,426 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Champlain College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Champlain College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $60,573 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Champlain College majors and what graduates earn
Champlain College awarded bachelor's degrees in 29 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from IT and network administration ($112,282).
All 29 majors at Champlain College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Champlain College
8 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 8 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 78 | $95,749 | $41,000 |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 53 | $127,062 | $39,540 |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's | 45 | $115,967 | $40,560 |
| Human resources | Master's | 19 | $73,695 | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 18 | $87,886 | $34,166 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 14 | $55,805 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Champlain College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 0 | n/a | $71,568 | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,752 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 39% women, 61% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Champlain College?
Champlain College admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Champlain College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $50,000. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $39,617 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Champlain College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 620 to 700 in reading and writing and 600 to 680 in math, and 26 to 29 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Champlain College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Champlain College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Champlain College?
61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Champlain College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,573 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.