School Highlights
Champlain College serves 4,137 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 21%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 4,137 students
- Private-state tuition: $33,000
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Champlain College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 478 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Champlain College
(VT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates 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
478 staff
204 staff
Student Body
The student population of Champlain College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Champlain College diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,137 students
559 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,390 students
320 students
# Part-Time Students
1,747 students
239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
313 students
256 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,325 students
320 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
65 students
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,187 students
181 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
560 students
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,460 students
118 students
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
67%
79%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.37
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
24%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
3.95%
0.75%
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 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$33,000
$38,857
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,000
$19,042
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,815
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
58%
SAT Reading
620
620
SAT Math
595
595
SAT Writing
545
545
ACT Composite
27
27
ACT English
27
27
ACT Math
25
25
ACT Writing (Year 2012)
7
7
Source: 2021 (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 85%, which is higher than the state average of 58%.
What is Champlain College's ranking?
Champlain College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Vermont for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Champlain College located?
Champlain College is located in the South End neighborhood of Burlington, VT.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Champlain College is Community College of Vermont (1.7 miles away)
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