More selective than 14% of Vermont colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Champlain College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Champlain College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Champlain College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 700 |
| SAT math | 600 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1220 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Champlain College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | 620–700 | 600–680 | 26–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 605–680 | 560–660 | 27–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Champlain College compared with other Vermont colleges?
Champlain College has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 8 Vermont colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | 11% | 91% | $31,483 |
| 2 | Bennington College | 45% | 71% | $30,947 |
| 3 | Landmark College | 49% | 43% | $56,954 |
| 4 | University of Vermont | 65% | 79% | $19,343 |
| 5 | Norwich University | 74% | 60% | $22,257 |
| 6 | Vermont State University | 82% | 47% | $18,212 |
| 7 | Champlain College | 83% | 65% | $35,860 |
| 8 | Saint Michael's College | 85% | 73% | $25,239 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Vermont colleges →
Who enrolls at Champlain College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Champlain College admissions questions
What is the Champlain College acceptance rate?
Champlain College accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,534 of 5,297 applicants were admitted.
Does Champlain College require the SAT or ACT?
Champlain College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Champlain College?
The middle 50% of Champlain College enrolled first-year students scored 1220–1380 on the SAT and 26–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Champlain College?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (546 of 3,534).
Is Champlain College getting harder to get into?
Champlain College accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Champlain College overview