Champlain College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Champlain College is a private research university in Burlington, Vermont, serving roughly 2,752 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 82.92% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,386 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $47,850
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $35,860 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 82.92% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,752 76.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.23%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 31.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Average SAT Score: 1312
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,650
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 5,297
  • Room & Board: $17,600 annual estimate

Champlain College: what the data shows

Common questions about Champlain College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Champlain College?

Champlain College is located in Burlington, VT (ZIP 05401).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Champlain College public or private?

Champlain College is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Champlain College cost?

Published tuition: $47,850.

Average net price after aid: $35,860.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$28,885
$30,001–$48,000$26,034
$48,001–$75,000$34,164
$75,001–$110,000$33,857
$110,001+$41,438

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $191,400.

How hard is it to get into Champlain College?

Admission rate: 82.92%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1312.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Champlain College?

Total enrollment: 2,752 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,650 students.

Graduate enrollment: 481 students.

About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Champlain College?

150%-time completion rate: 65.23%.

First-year retention: 81.7%.

What do graduates of Champlain College earn?

Median earnings: $48,844 six years after entry; $58,386 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,814.

25.02% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Champlain College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Champlain College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 82.92%; completion rate 65.23%; median earnings $58,386 at 10 years; net price $35,860. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$47,850
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Champlain College was $47,850.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$35,860
2024 Value

In 2024 Champlain College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,860.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$143,440 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$35,860 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$191,400 4-Year Tuition

$17,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$66,450 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$265,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Champlain College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Champlain College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Champlain College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$31,350$31,350$31,564
2014$33,000$33,000$31,992
2015$37,536$37,536$33,674
2016$38,660$38,660$36,409
2017$39,818$39,818$34,833
2018$41,010$41,010$35,549
2019$41,828$41,828$33,561
2020$42,784$42,784$33,224
2021$42,984$42,984$33,681
2022$44,220$44,220$32,455
2023$45,550$45,550$35,000

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

82.92% Acceptance Rate

5,297 Total Applicants

3,534 Students Admitted

546 First-Time Students Enrolled

15.45% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1312

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7

Estimated Median GPA: 3.60

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Champlain College reported total enrollment of about 2,752 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 39% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%), and Black or African American (7.0%). About 25.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Champlain College in 2024 is 2,752 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,650 students. Graduate enrollment is about 481 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

81.7%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

56.26% 100% Completion Time

65.23% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 56.26% of students graduating from Champlain College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 80% male / 20% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism: 55% male / 45% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Champlain College.

Return on Investment

$26,814 Median Student Debt

$58,386 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

45.93% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

307.04% Return on Investment

4.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Champlain College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 242 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 135 completions

3. Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism: 128 completions

4. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 40 completions

5. Computer Software and Media Applications, Other: 38 completions

6. Accounting: 32 completions

7. Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other: 29 completions

8. Organizational Leadership: 27 completions

9. Digital Arts: 26 completions

Most popular programs at Champlain College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Champlain College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Champlain College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,955
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,094

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Champlain College is a private non-profit institution located in Burlington, VT, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Business Administration and Management, General, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. Enrollment is approximately 2,752 students. Student body composition includes White (67.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%), Black or African American (7.0%). The admission rate is 82.92%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1312. The 150%-time completion rate is 65.23%. Approximately 25.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs

Location

Burlington, VT 05401

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Champlain College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Champlain College located?

Champlain College is located in Burlington, VT.

What is Champlain College's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Champlain College is 82.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,297 applicants and 3,534 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Champlain College cost?

Reported tuition is $47,850 and average net price is $35,860 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,600 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Champlain College?

Champlain College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,650 students, White (67.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Champlain College?

About 31.7% of students at Champlain College are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for Champlain College?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Champlain College reports midpoint SAT about 1312.

What do graduates of Champlain College earn?

Median earnings are $48,844 six years after entry and $58,386 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Champlain College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 65.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Champlain College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,814.

Is Champlain College public or private?

Champlain College is a private nonprofit institution located in Burlington, VT.

Is Champlain College an HBCU?

No. Champlain College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Champlain College a tribal college?

No. Champlain College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Vermont

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.