Champlain College

Champlain College Overview

Champlain College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Burlington, Vermont. Champlain College was founded in 1878 and now enrolls around 2,516 students a year, including 1,891 undergrads. Champlain College offers on-campus housing for up to 1,461 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Champlain College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Champlain College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Champlain College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Champlain College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Champlain College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Champlain College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Champlain College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is February 1.

Is Champlain College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Champlain College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Champlain College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Champlain College. The acceptance rate at Champlain College is 85%. Out of 3,273 applications received in 2021, 2,787 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Champlain College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Champlain College, around 79% return for their sophomore year. Around 66% of students who started at Champlain College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Champlain College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Champlain College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Champlain College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Champlain College's endowment was valued at $23.9 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $8,978 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Champlain College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Champlain College meets 77% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Champlain College full-time are awarded $31,550 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $42,971 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Champlain College. Based on this information, how does Champlain College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Champlain College a good school for you?

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Where is Champlain College?

Champlain College is located in the suburban setting of Burlington, Vermont, less than an hour from Montreal.

If you want to see Champlain College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 89 to Burlington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burlington International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Champlain College and Burlington are like without leaving home.

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