Champlain College: Review & Facts

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Champlain College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,545 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1878 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Burlington, Vermont.

Academic Offerings

Champlain College will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
48
Champlain College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 48 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Computer Science, Business, Criminal Justice, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Champlain College is fair at 76% (close to Vermont average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Champlain College is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Champlain College is pretty decent -- 14:1. Find out more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, around $43,800 annually. The additional fees at Champlain College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $500, which comes to $44,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Champlain College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
According to government data, 6,940 applications were submitted and 3,864 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Champlain College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,200
High
Champlain College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Champlain College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Champlain College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: around $10,200 per year.

Based on the college crime data, Champlain College seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Champlain College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Champlain College
163 S Willard St
Burlington, Vermont
05401, USA
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