Champlain College
Burlington, Vermont · Private
Champlain College admitted 67% of 5,297 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1165–1340 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 63% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Champlain College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 9, 2027
The application is free. Champlain College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Champlain College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $65,934 a year. After grants, students paid $36,846 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Champlain College’s acceptance rate?
Champlain College admitted 67% of applicants: 3,534 of 5,297 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Champlain College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due January 9, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Champlain College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1165 to 1340, with a median around 1250. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Champlain College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Champlain College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Champlain College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Champlain College have supplemental essays?
No. Champlain College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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