Facts at a Glance

What You Want to Know About Champlain:

Character: Champlain College is where passionate and career-minded students go to receive an individualized and challenging education in one of America’s most magnificent environments. Students are a part of a continuously engaging environment that helps them create opportunities and prepares them for an ever-changing world.

Location: Burlington, Vermont — often cited in national publications and opinion polls as one of America’s Best College Towns. Other accolades include: America’s Healthiest City; one of America’s Prettiest Cities; one of America’s Best Cities for the Next Decade, one of America’s Most Sustainable Cities, among others.

Rankings: Top Pick: Princeton Review Best Colleges. The Best 376 Colleges: 2012 Edition; Top Pick: US News & World Report America’s Best Colleges 2011 “Best Comprehensive Colleges in the North”

Academic Distinction: Uniquely poised among American institutions of higher education for our career-focused programs supported by an interdisciplinary liberal arts experience that fosters awareness of global connections and issues.

Upside-Down Curriculum: Unique educational structure that allows first-year students to take courses in their major as early as their first semester.

Student Faculty Ratio: 15:1

Enrollment: 2,000 students, representing 40 states; 21 countries.

Male-to-female ratio: 60% male, 40% female.

Average class size: 18 (maximum 30).

Internships: Available in all majors.

Number of clubs, activities and organizations: over 75.

Residence housing: All first-year students are housed in one of our 19 restored Victorian-era mansions that have retained their distinctive character and charm, yet are fully equipped with the latest technology, including wireless access. Other residential housing options include well-appointed, modern apartment-style and suite accommodations.

International Campuses: Champlain’s Montreal campus is located in the heart of the city’s downtown. Champlain College Dublin’s campus is situated in the heart of Dublin’s Georgian office district.

Percentage of Students Who Participate in Study Abroad Programs: 50%

Recreation & fitness: Full student fitness center, intramural athletics, fitness classes, organized outings and travel excursions.

Scholarships and financial aid: Champlain College awards scholarships based on academic achievement and financial need.