Champlain College Admission Requirements
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Champlain College Admission Overview
Champlain College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Champlain College admitted 82.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (B+) and SAT 1220-1380 / ACT 26-29. Champlain College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Champlain College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Champlain College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Champlain College
Acceptance Rate
The Champlain College acceptance rate is 82.9%. Last year, 3,180 of 3,835 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in Vermont.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Champlain College and can you get accepted?
Champlain College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Champlain College typically 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. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Champlain College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.35Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.35
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Champlain College typically have around a 3.35 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Champlain College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #5 in Vermont for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Champlain College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1220-1380Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
13%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 600
- Composite 1220
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 700
- Math 680
- Composite 1380
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Champlain College typically score around a 1300 SAT (middle 50% 1220–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 88th percentile nationally. Champlain College ranks #4 in the state of Vermont and #204 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1220 to 1380
SAT policy
Champlain College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1300 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Champlain College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
26-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 23
- Composite 26
75th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 28
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Champlain College typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 26–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Champlain College places #5 among colleges in Vermont for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to Champlain College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
81% of Champlain College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Champlain College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Champlain College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Champlain College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1220-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230852.
GPA calculator: Champlain College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026