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 (26-27)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Champlain College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
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
Year Founded
1878
Campus Size
27 acres
Total Faculty
191 staff
191 staff
School Motto
Audeamus: Let Us Dare.
AccreditationAccred.
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Student Body
The student population of Champlain College has declined by 21% 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 0.38. 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
2,778 students
2,778 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
0.38
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.645%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$60,573
n/a
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
100%
100%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,000
$19,042
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,815
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
83%
82%
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%.
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 and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
In what neighborhood is Champlain College located?
Champlain College is located in the South End neighborhood of Burlington, VT.
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