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Champlain College
Most applicants get into Champlain College — 82.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Champlain College sits in Burlington proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, where graduates median $112,282 four years out. Faculty pay averages $119,460 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,752 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1165 and 1340 — below the VT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Champlain College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1165–1340 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Champlain College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 605 | 650 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Champlain College received 5,297 applications and admitted 3,534 (66.7%), with 546 enrolling.
How Champlain College compares
| Champlain College | Vermont median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82.9% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,850 | $48,795 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,386 | $59,852 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Champlain College's median earnings are $58,386 — below the Vermont benchmark of $59,852. Weigh that against the $47,850 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Champlain College lists tuition at $47,850 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Champlain College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $47,850 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Champlain College enrolls 2,752 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Champlain College's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
65.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Champlain College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Champlain College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $112,282 |
| Security Science and Technology | $101,401 |
| Computer Science | $97,753 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $91,533 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,076 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,274 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $67,795 |
| Marketing | $60,198 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $57,883 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $55,701 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $54,561 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,508 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,349 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $47,141 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $45,620 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,734 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $35,945 |
Median earnings for these 17 Champlain College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,386 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional Champlain College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Champlain College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1165–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 82.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Champlain College's acceptance rate?
66.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,534 admitted from 5,297 applicants.
How much does Champlain College cost?
At Champlain College, published tuition is $47,850 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Champlain College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Champlain College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,386 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Vermont
- Norwich University — 74.4% admitted
- Saint Michael's College — 84.5% admitted
- Sterling College — 66.7% admitted
- Vermont State University — 81.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.