Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a private college and the 5th largest institute of higher education in Vermont. In addition to its main campus Vermont, the college offers online programs and has study abroad campuses in Montreal and Dublin. Champlain is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
The college consist of six divisions: the Division of Business; the Division of Communication and Creative Media; the Division of Education and Human Studies; the Division of Information Technology and Sciences; and the Core Division, a renowned interdisciplinary core curriculum that is incorporated into all of the students’ academic plans. Core classes, taught in groups of 20, are discussion-oriented, problem-based and experiential.
Some of the most popular undergraduate degree programs include Business, Graphic Design, Electronic Game Programming, Computer and Digital Forensics, and Radiography. The master’s degree programs at Champlain are Business Administration, in addition to Managing Innovation and Information Technology, and they can be completed online. Some certificates, associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs can also be completed online.
Champlain also offers an upside-down curriculum that allows students to choose to take courses for their major as early as their first year. Class sizes are small, and the college has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1.
Champlain has received recognition from publications such as Princeton Review’s Best Colleges, and U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2011.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Champlain College.
Factors in determining admission for freshman applicants include the demands of their high school curriculum, high school grade point averages, class ranks, standardized test scores, writing ability, teacher and counselor recommendations, and academic growth. The Admission Committee also considers academic and professional motivation, leadership qualities, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
The committee looks for students who have taken challenging such as AP, IB or Honors classes, and who have standardized test scores at or above the national average.
Freshman applicants must submit the following:
Completed Common Application and the Champlain College Supplement
Official copy of high school and/or transcript
School Report form completed by your school counselor
• SAT I or ACT score reports
Recommendations from a high school counselor and a teacher
Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)
Non-refundable application fee
English proficiency test score report (only for students for whom English is not their native language)
Home-schooled applicants, transfer applicants, and international students should contact the Office of Admissions for details about additional requirements. Also, students who are applying to majors such as Game Art and Animation; Digital Filmmaking; Graphic Design and Digital Media; Game Design; or Professional Writing are required to submit a portfolio.
Financial Aid
A number of financial aid opportunities are available from federal, state and private sources to help Champlain College students meet their educational expenses. More than 60 percent of full-time undergraduate students at Champlain receive some form of need-based financial assistance. The average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,691 and the average undergraduate financial aid package is $27,771. Forms of aid include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. Champlain College awards scholarships based on academic achievement and financial need as well. All students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The priority deadline for submitting this application is in February. Students are encouraged to go to the Financial Aid Office to learn how the financial aid process works. Staff members will readily answer questions and provide important information.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Champlain College 4303rd for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Vermont scholarships and financial aid
Champlain has a diverse student body that comes from 40 states and 21 countries. 60% of the students are male. Nearly half of the student body lives on campus. All first-year students are housed in one of the college’s 22 converted and restored Victorian-era mansions that have been updated with the latest technology, including wireless Internet access. Other residential housing options include well-appointed, modern apartment-style and suite style residence halls. The brand new IDS Student Life Center has a gym, a fitness center, a dining hall, an outdoor terrace, a lounge and a game room. There are several different places to eat, all with diverse options, located on campus.
Champlain also has several student clubs and organizations, and new groups are formed each year. Some popular clubs and activities include the Community Book Program, Champlain Music Makers, Champlain Heritage Society, Champlain Theatre, Lyric Theatre Company, the Dance Team, Intercollegiate Poetry Exchanges, Drama, Improv, Historical and Literary Speakers, Performance Poetry Club, Vermont Symphony Orchestra Partnership, student media organizations, Criminal Justice Club, the E-gaming Club, and student government. The Center for Service and Civic Engagement is a community service and civic engagement student organization that participates in a number of activities such as Tent City, a fundraiser to raise homeless awareness and money for the Committee on Temporary Shelter, and the DREAM program, a program in which Champlain students mentor underprivileged children.
There are many other activities off-campus, in Burlington, which has been called “America’s Best College Town.” The twon has a bustling music scene and incredible food. Champlain students’ favorites include Doughboys doughnuts and Bove’s with its family-recipe Italian food. There are numerous music and cultural events, ski resorts, Shelburne Farms, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, and there is the world famous Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory for ice cream lovers. Students can also enjoy recreational opportunities in Vermont’s Green Mountains.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Champlain College?
At Champlain College, there are a variety of intramural sports that include Basketball, Dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, Floor Hockey , Ice Hockey, Golf, Flag Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Table Tennis, Wiffleball, XC/Road Racing, Volleyball, and Quidditch as well as Men’s Division IV and Women’s Intercollegiate Rugby. The school mascot is Chauncey T. Beaver. The school colors are royal, kelly, and white.
Alumni
Lisa T. Rees, Chief of Financial Operations Branch at the Dept. of Homeland Security
Dawn Lancaster, Owner and Vice President of Carved Solutions
Dave Winslow, CEO of global analytics company EpikOne
Bibliography
Champlain College. Champlain College. 2011. Web. 9 May 2011.
“Champlain College.” Education. U.S. News & World Report, 2011. Web. 9 May 2011.
Snider, Mark. How to Get Money for College 2011: Financing Your Future Beyond Federal Aid. Lawrenceville: Peterson’s, 2010.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Burlington, VT 05401
Surrounding community
Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
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