Champlain College

https://www.champlain.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$47,400

5.1% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$38,173

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0999%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

3,835 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,259

65.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

65.2%

349 Graduates

About

Champlain College is a higher education institution located in Chittenden County, VT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Champlain College were Computer & Information Systems Security (115 degrees awarded), Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (74 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (50 degrees).

In 2024, 1,139 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Champlain College. 43.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (771 degrees), 7.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Champlain College is $47,400, which is $23,400 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Champlain College was 0.0999%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,001 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Champlain College is $47,400, which is $23,400 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,173.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Champlain College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$47,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Champlain College was $47,400. The cost of tuition at Champlain College is $23,400 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Champlain College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$38,173

2024 Value

3.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Champlain College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,173. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Champlain College grew by 3.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Champlain College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,310

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Champlain College was of $15,310 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.91% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Champlain College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Champlain College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 7.35% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Champlain College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0999%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Champlain College was 0.0999%, which represents 1 out of the 1001 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Champlain College received 3,835 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 27.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,835 applicants, 3,180 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,259 students enrolled at Champlain College in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Champlain College has an overall enrollment yield of 11.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,180

Accepted Out of 3,835

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Champlain College was 82.9% (3,180 admissions from 3,835 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 66.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 27.6%, while admissions declined by 10%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Champlain College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Champlain College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Champlain College had a total enrollment of 3,259 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Champlain College is 2,148 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,111. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at Champlain College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Champlain College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Black or African American, 4.66% Asian, 4.33% Two or More Races, 0.368% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Champlain College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.9%), followed by White Female (26.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.64%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.5%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Black or African American Male (9.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Champlain College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,259 students. The full-time enrollment at Champlain College is 2,148 and the part-time enrollment is 1,111. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at Champlain College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Champlain College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Champlain College was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Champlain College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Champlain College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,150 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
331 enrolled students
Black or African American
252 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Champlain College is 66% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Black or African American, 4.66% Asian, 4.33% Two or More Races, 0.368% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 211 students (6.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 153 fewer women than men received degrees from Champlain College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Champlain College is white (771 degrees awarded). There were 7.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Champlain College is Computer & Information Systems Security (115 degrees awarded), followed by Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (74 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (50 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Champlain College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (424 degrees awarded), Protective Services (140 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (115 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Champlain College are Accountants & auditors (1,056,237 people), Other managers (992,992 people), Software developers (825,615 people), Financial managers (571,996 people), and Chief executives & legislators (486,716 people).

The most specialized majors at Champlain College in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (424 degrees awarded), Protective Services (140 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (115 degrees), Business (284 degrees), and English (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Champlain College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Champlain College are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (424 degrees awarded), Protective Services (140 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (115 degrees), Business (284 degrees), and English (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Champlain College are Computer Systems Design (1,295,883 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,007,380 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (711,543 people), Banking & related activities (558,813 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (541,192 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Champlain College.

Most Common (2024)

General Computer Programming
10 degrees awarded
General Business
10 degrees awarded
Other Computer Software & Media Applications
8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Champlain College was General Computer Programming with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Champlain College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

646

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

493

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 646 degrees were awarded to men at Champlain College, which is 1.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (493).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Champlain College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 194 degrees were awarded to men at Champlain College in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.04 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Champlain College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 57% of students graduating from Champlain College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Champlain College is Female and Asian (90% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
771 degrees awarded
Black or African American
100 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Champlain College is white (771 degrees awarded). There were 7.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

8.08% of degree recipients (92 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
662 degrees awarded
White Male
633 degrees awarded
White Male
605 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Champlain College is white male (662 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (633 degrees).

Operations

Champlain College has an endowment valued at nearly $38.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.58M (14.4%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Champlain College had a total salary expenditure of 96.6M. Champlain College employs 31 Associate professors, 31 Professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at Champlain College are Male Associate professor (21), Male Professor (19), and Male Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Champlain College are: Management, with 71 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees.

Endowment

$38.7M

2024 Endowment

41.2%

growth from 2023

Champlain College has an endowment valued at about $38.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Champlain College grew 41.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.14M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Champlain College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41.2M

2024 Salaries

5.62%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Champlain College paid a median of $41.2M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($96.6M) and a 5.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.23% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.43% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Champlain College paid a total of $8.78M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Champlain College were Management with 71 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees.

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