Champlain College

Сhamplain College is a online school thanks to its wide selection of fully remote programs, from undergraduate certificates to master’s degrees. That said, the college also has a physical campus in Burlington, Vermont.

Yes, OnlineU has featured Champlain College on the list of best online colleges in Vermont and the school's master’s degree programs in forensic science ranks highly as well. Additionally, Champlain College is featured on a few of our affordability lists, including the most affordable bachelor’s degrees in forensic accounting and affordable web design degrees, to name a couple. 

It’s also important to note that Champlain College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a highly respected accrediting body that holds colleges and universities to rigorous standards of academic quality, student support, and institutional integrity.

OnlineU only includes accredited online schools and universities on its site.

Champlain College is nationally recognized for its curriculum, career-oriented majors, and ample internship opportunities, equipping students to thrive in the competitive job market and develop fulfilling careers. Additionally, it’s well-known for its online programs, allowing students to receive affordable high quality education on a flexible schedule.

According to the College Scorecard, some of the bachelor’s degrees at Champlain College that provide the highest earnings for graduates include its cybersecurity ($80,946 in median annual earnings), software development ($71,607), and accounting ($60,831) degrees. All these are available as online degrees at Champlain. 

Additionally, OnlineU gave Champlain College a solid Salary Score of 72 out of 100 for bachelor’s degrees and 76 for master’s degrees. This score provides a comprehensive and objective measure of a college's ability to prepare students for successful and lucrative careers. OnlineU’s proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges based on the median salary earned by their alumni in the first year after graduation compared to graduates of similar programs across the country. 

Admission into Champlain College can be somewhat competitive. Specifically, the school has a 62% acceptance rate, meaning more than six out of ten applicants are accepted into their chosen program. 

Champlain College indicates that it does consider GPA in admission decisions but does not publicly share the minimum GPA required to apply. To better understand what colleges consider a strong score in this category, check out our article about what consists of a good GPA.

To apply online for Champlain College, you need to complete the following steps:

• Submit your application online via the Champlain College Online website.
• Submit an official copy of your high school transcript.
• Champlain College Online will request transcripts from any prior colleges on your behalf.
• SAT or ACT scores are not required.