Facts at a Glance

Champlain College, founded in 1878, is a private residential college located in the beautiful Hill Section of Burlington, Vermont, overlooking Lake Champlain.

• Rankings: U.S. News America's Best Colleges 2008 ranks Champlain College in the top tier of the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the North
• Academic Focus: Professionally-oriented programs with a core liberal arts curriculum
• Upside-Down Curriculum: Unique structure allows freshmen to begin their major in their first semester
• Undergraduate Programs of Study: 34 majors with emphasis on business, education, game design, hospitality, human services, pre-professional studies and technology (see Majors & Programs for a complete list)
• Admission: Selective; 2930 applications received for 550 freshmen openings for fall 2009
• Scholarships and Financial Aid: Awards are made based on merit and financial need
• Enrollment: 2,000 full-time undergraduate students, representing 32 states and 17 countries
• Average Class Size: 22
• Gender: 41% female and 59% male
• Internships: Students are strongly encouraged to participate in our extensive internship program, with company locations that range from Burlington, Vermont to Shanghai, China
• Bring Your Own Business: Champlain's unique BYOBiz program offers targeted course selections and mentoring networks to help student entrepreneurs build their businesses while they earn their college degree
• Study Abroad: Many Champlain students will study at our campuses in Montreal and Dublin, while others pursue opportunities in countries around the world
• Clubs and Activities: Over 50 programs exist, and students are invited to create their own new ones
• Residential Halls: Most are beautifully restored Victorian-era mansions with full Internet and wireless access. Apartment and suite-style living arrangements also available for residential students
• Recreation and Fitness: Intramural athletics, fitness classes, organized outings and travel excursions. Skiing and boarding are among the most popular
• Accreditation: Champlain College is fully-accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• Membership: Champlain College is a member of the Association of Vermont Independent Colleges.
• Graduate Programs: 5 programs—the MBA; the MS in Managing Innovation and IT; the MS in Digital Investigation Management; the MS in Mediation and Applied Conflict Studies; and the MS in Law. For more information, please read our Graduate Studies pages.