Champlain College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,100

2.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$36,846

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.7%

5,297 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,328

66.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

63%

368 Graduates

About

Champlain College is a higher education institution located in Chittenden County, VT. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Champlain College were Computer & Information Systems Security (133 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (71 degrees), and Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (66 degrees).

In 2023, 1,351 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Champlain College. 43.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (891 degrees), 6.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Champlain College is $45,100, which is $20,525 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Champlain College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,065 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Champlain College is $45,100, which is $20,525 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,846.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending Champlain College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,100

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Champlain College was $45,100. The cost of tuition at Champlain College is $20,525 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$36,846

2023 Value

4.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Champlain College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,846. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Champlain College grew by 4.88%.

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

$14,734

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Champlain College was of $14,734 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.55% between 2022 and 2023.

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

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Champlain College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 30.6% with respect to 2022, when 98% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Champlain College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1065 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 5,297 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 23.7% annual growth. Out of those 5,297 applicants, 3,534 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,328 students enrolled at Champlain College in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Champlain College has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,534

Accepted Out of 5,297

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Champlain College was 66.7% (3,534 admissions from 5,297 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 55.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 23.7%, while admissions declined by 8.54%.

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

15%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Champlain College in 2023 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 3,328 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Champlain College is 2,214 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,114. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Champlain College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Champlain College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.3% White, 9.38% Hispanic or Latino, 7.12% Black or African American, 4.3% Asian, 3.97% Two or More Races, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0901% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Champlain College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (45.5%), followed by White Female (26.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.81%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.4%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Black or African American Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Champlain College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,328 students. The full-time enrollment at Champlain College is 2,214 and the part-time enrollment is 1,114. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Champlain College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

77%

2023 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,272 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
312 enrolled students
Black or African American
237 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Champlain College is 68.3% White, 9.38% Hispanic or Latino, 7.12% Black or African American, 4.3% Asian, 3.97% Two or More Races, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0901% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 209 students (6.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 179 fewer women than men received degrees from Champlain College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Champlain College is white (891 degrees awarded). There were 6.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Champlain College is Computer & Information Systems Security (133 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (71 degrees) and Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (66 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (488 degrees awarded), Protective Services (148 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (147 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 (1,040,107 people), Other managers (908,722 people), Software developers (754,358 people), Financial managers (545,006 people), and Chief executives & legislators (448,395 people).

The most specialized majors at Champlain College in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (488 degrees awarded), Protective Services (148 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (147 degrees), Business (392 degrees), and Legal (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Champlain College are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (488 degrees awarded), Protective Services (148 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (147 degrees), Business (392 degrees), and Legal (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,104,907 people), Elementary & secondary schools (733,159 people), Banking & related activities (561,577 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (539,665 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (511,321 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 (2023)

Computer & Information Systems Security
133 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
71 degrees awarded
Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Champlain College was Computer & Information Systems Security with 133 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

765

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

586

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 765 degrees were awarded to men at Champlain College, which is 1.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (586).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Champlain College in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.19 times more than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Champlain College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from Champlain College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Champlain College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.25% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
891 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Champlain College is white (891 degrees awarded). There were 6.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

8.44% of degree recipients (114 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
501 degrees awarded
White Female
390 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Champlain College is white male (501 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (390 degrees).

Operations

Champlain College has an endowment valued at nearly $27.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.4M (19.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Champlain College had a total salary expenditure of 91.1M. Champlain College employs 38 Associate professors, 35 Professors and 24 Assistant professors. Most academics at Champlain College are Male Associate professor (22), Male Professor (22), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Champlain College are: Management, with 77 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Endowment

$27.4M

2023 Endowment

8.65%

growth from 2022

Champlain College has an endowment valued at about $27.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Champlain College grew 8.65% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.3M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39M

2023 Salaries

7.23%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Champlain College paid a median of $39M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($91.1M) and a 7.23% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.43% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.8M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2023, Champlain College paid a total of $9.8M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Champlain College were Associate professor with 38 employees, Professor with 35 employees, and Assistant professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Champlain College were Management with 77 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Champlain College was Male Associate professor with 22 employees, Male Professor with 22 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Champlain College.

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