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Champlain College Admission Requirements

Burlington, Vermont

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Your chances of getting into Champlain College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

62.4%
Admission Difficulty for Champlain College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Champlain College is 62.4%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Vermont.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Champlain College and can you get accepted?

Champlain College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 4,023 out of the 6,444 who applied were admitted.

Champlain College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.35. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Champlain College?

62% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Champlain College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.35 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Champlain College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.35

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Champlain College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Champlain College are to have around a 3.35 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Champlain College accepts 62% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Champlain College is 3.35 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #5 in Vermont for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Champlain College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Champlain College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 16.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 10.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 20.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Champlain College SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Champlain College.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

85%
SAT Scores for Champlain College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Champlain College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Champlain College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

26%
ACT Scores for Champlain College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Champlain College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

High School Class Rank

81% of Champlain College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Champlain College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 22%
Top 25% of class 45%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Champlain College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,975 2,469 6,444
Accepted 2,349 1,674 4,023
Acceptance Rate 59% 68% 62%
Enrolled 153 287 440
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 7% 17% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2024

Days left to Apply

104

Applicants have 104 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Champlain College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Champlain College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Champlain College Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Champlain College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Champlain College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230852 IPEDS survey data for Champlain College.

FAQs

Does Champlain College prefer SAT or ACT?

85% of students submit their SAT scores to Champlain College. 26% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Champlain College?

62% of those who apply are granted admission to Champlain College. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.