Champlain College

  • Champlain College is a private college in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1878, Champlain offers on-campus undergraduate and online undergraduate courses through Champlain College Online, along with online certificate and degree programs and master's degree programs, in over 80 subject areas.

School Highlights

Champlain College serves 3,259 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 22%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,259 students
  • Private-state tuition: $33,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 191 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Champlain College
(VT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
191 staff
191 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Champlain College has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Champlain College diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,259 students
3,163 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
2,148 students
2,052 students
# Part-Time Students
1,111 students
1,111 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
258 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,111 students
2,111 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
37 students
73 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
667 students
667 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
444 students
444 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,460 students
1,460 students
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
64%
78%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
68%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$44,500
$30,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $33,000 is less than the state average of $38,857. The private state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$33,000
$38,857
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
99%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,000
$19,042
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,815
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
83%
82%
SAT Reading
651
651
SAT Math
605
605
SAT Writing
545
545
ACT Composite
29
29
ACT English
29
29
ACT Math
24
24
ACT Writing (Year 2012)
7
7
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Champlain College cost?
Champlain College's private state tuition is approximately $33,000.
What is the acceptance rate of Champlain College?
The acceptance rate of Champlain College is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 82%.
In what neighborhood is Champlain College located?
Champlain College is located in the South End neighborhood of Burlington, VT.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,259 students
  • Private-state tuition: $33,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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