Champlain College
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for computer science
Champlain College is a private institution in Burlington with particular strength in computer science and business. With an average SAT of 1262, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,386 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,000.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Champlain was founded in 1878 as Burlington Business School, opened by G.
- •In 1905, it moved to Bank Street, and in 1910 it moved again to Main Street.
- •Gordon Tittemore acquired the college in 1920, and renamed it Burlington Business College.
- •In 1958, the College took on its current name and moved to its present location in the Hill Section of Burlington.
- •Champlain College opened its first dormitories, Jensen and Sanders Halls, in 1965.
Source: Wikipedia
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1262
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 15
Decision by December 15
Aid deadline: November 15
Early Action
November 15
Decision by December 15
Regular Decision
February 1
Decision by March 15
Reply by May 1
Champlain College is test-optional. Students may submit SAT or ACT scores if they choose.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
June 1
Spring Transfer
November 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Need-blind for domestic students.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Academics
Champlain has an InLife curriculum combining liberal arts with career-focused professional programs.
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Programs (68)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Graduate Schools
95% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Campus Life
Small athletics program with focus on esports, hockey, and outdoor recreation.
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
22
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VT state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Urban campus in Burlington's Hill Section; walking distance to downtown and waterfront.
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Church Street Marketplacewalkable
Pedestrian shopping and dining district in downtown Burlington.
Lake Champlain Waterfrontwalkable
Lakefront with bike path, parks, and beaches.
University of Vermontwalkable
UVM campus adjacent to Champlain with shared cultural events.
Burlington Bike Pathwalkable
7.6-mile recreational path along Lake Champlain.
Outdoor Gear Exchangewalkable
Outdoor recreation store and climbing wall.