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 33 states and 12 countries
• Average Class Size: 22
• Gender: 39% female and 61% 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 accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
  
  Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
  
  
  Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
  New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  209 Burlington Road
  Bedford, MA 01730-1433
  (781) 271-0022
  E-Mail: cihe@neasc.org
  
  [read: Full Accreditation Statement]
• 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.