Tuition & Cost of Attendance
We understand that a college education is a big investment and making good decisions about how to finance that education can be overwhelming. We¡¯re here to help!
An investment in your future
At first glance, tuition at any college can be rather jolting, but consider that the “sticker price.” Take a closer look and you’ll realize that the?actual price?is the sticker price?MINUS?the financial aid package¡ªincluding scholarships, grants, loans and work programs¡ªthat our financial aid office will put together for you.?This is often referred to as the “net price.”
If Champlain College is right for you, we will work with you toward meeting the cost. With our Financial Aid Guarantee, you can count on your scholarships from Champlain never declining as long as you are enrolled full time.
2024-25 Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Champlain College is ranked a Best Value School for 2022 by US News & World Report.
$47,400
Tuition+
$10,900
Housing(on-campus double occupancy)
+
$6,700
Meal Plan(residential meal plan)
+
$575
Student Fees + First-Year Fee*Plan for $3,000-$4,000 in personal expenses such as books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, etc.
*$68,575
Total Costs
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$39,152
Average First-year Student Aid 2023/24(not including PLUS or other alternative student loans)
=
$29,423
Average Net Cost
The above example is a simplified cost presentation of our 2024 tuition and fees rates and is for example purposes only. Actual individual costs will vary depending on a number of factors, including the type of room, meal plan, cost of books and other miscellaneous fees.
In addition to the charges listed above, all students are required to enroll in the College’s?health insurance plan, unless covered under another policy. Students in certain programs are also charged a lab fee.
For a complete list of all charges, visit the Tuition and Fees page on our Office of Financial Aid website.
Sample Financial Aid Packages
The following are sample profiles to help illustrate how various financial aid packages affect out-of-pocket expenses.
Drew is the oldest of two siblings. His household income is nearly $50,000 per year.
TUITION AND FEES = $68,575 ¡°STICKER PRICE¡±
Basic tuition: $47,400
Standard Fees: $575
Standard On-Campus Room (double occupancy): $10,900
Meal Plan: $6,700
TOTAL ¡°GIFT¡± AID = $47,445
Trustee Scholarship: $22,500
Champlain Scholarship: $5,000
Access Scholarship: $13,500
Federal Grants: $6,445
BALANCE (after grants and scholarships) = $15,005 ¡°NET PRICE¡±
($68,575 – $47,225 = $21,350)
FEDERAL LOAN ELIGIBILITY: $5,500
DREW¡¯S OUT-OF-POCKET COST (after all financial aid) = $15,850
($21,350 – $5,500 = $15,850)
*Please keep in mind that these are only a few sample cases. Your academic and financial information is reviewed on an individual basis. Your financial aid offer may differ from those listed above.
For the best estimate of your cost, please use our?Net Price Calculator.
Nina is an only child in a single-parent household with a household income of about $100,000 per year.
TUITION AND FEES = $68,575 ¡°STICKER PRICE¡±
Basic tuition: $47,400
Standard Fees: $575
Standard On-Campus Room (double occupancy): $10,900
Meal Plan: $6,700
TOTAL ¡°GIFT¡± AID: $37,000
President Scholarship: $22,500
Champlain Scholarship: $5,000
Achievement Scholarship: $2,000
Access Scholarship: $7,500
BALANCE (after grants and scholarships) = $31,575 ¡°NET PRICE¡±
($68,575 – $37,000 = $31,575)
FEDERAL LOAN ELIGIBILITY: $5,500
NINA¡¯S OUT-OF-POCKET COST (after all financial aid) = $26,075
($31,575 – $5,500 = $26,075)
*Please keep in mind that these are only a few sample cases. Your academic and financial information is reviewed on an individual basis. Your financial aid offer may differ from those listed above.
For the best estimate of your cost, please use our?Net Price Calculator.
Jacob is the older sibling whose parents are divorced. His household income exceeds $150,000 per year.
TUITION AND FEES = $68,575 ¡°STICKER PRICE¡±
Basic tuition: $47,400
Standard Fees: $575
Standard On-Campus Room (double occupancy): $10,900
Meal Plan: $6,700
TOTAL ¡°GIFT¡± AID: $33,500
Provost Scholarship: $16,000
Achievement Scholarship: $3,500
Access Scholarship: $10,000
BALANCE (after grants and scholarships) = $35,075 ¡°NET PRICE¡±
($68,575 – $33,500 = $35,075)
FEDERAL LOAN ELIGIBILITY: $5,500
JACOB¡¯S OUT-OF-POCKET COST (after all financial aid) = $29,575
($35,075 – $5,500 = $29,575)
*Please keep in mind that these are only a few sample cases. Your academic and financial information is reviewed on an individual basis. Your financial aid offer may differ from those listed above.
For the best estimate of your cost, please use our?Net Price Calculator.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator estimates how much and what types of financial aid you might qualify for as a full-time student.
Return On Investment
There’s a reason Money Magazine lists Champlain among its of “Best Colleges in America,” recognizing quality and affordability.
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Stiller School of Business Outcomes
92%
Achieved Career Success
Champlain College Class of 2023 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.88%
Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.96%
Students Completed Experiential Learning
Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.Stiller School of Business Major-Specific Outcomes at Six Months
Major/Program Achieved Career Success Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs Students Had At Least One Internship Accounting 100% 100% 100% Business Administration 88% 100% 100% Finance 100% 67% 67% Game Production Management 92% 73% 100% International Business 100% 100% 100% Management & Innovation 100% 100% 100% Marketing 92% 92% 100% All statistics based on data gathered from 95% of graduates from the Robert P. Stiller School of Business Class of 2023 six months post-graduation.
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Division of Information Technology & Sciences Outcomes
88%
Achieved Career Success
Champlain College Class of 2023 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.93%
Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.85%
Students Completed Experiential Learning
Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.Division of Information Technology & Sciences Major-Specific Outcomes at Six Months
Major/Program Achieved Career Success Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs Students Had At Least One Internship Computer & Digital Forensics 100% 90% 100% Computer Networking & Cybersecurity 100% 93% 97% Computer Science & Innovation 92% 100% 83% Data Analytics 100% 100% 100% Game Programming 68% 87% 64% Applied Mathematics 0% 0% 0% All statistics based on data gathered from 78% of graduates from the Division of Information Technology & Sciences Class of 2023 six months post-graduation.
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Division of Communication & Creative Media Outcomes
89%
Achieved Career Success
Champlain College Class of 2023 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.71%
Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.71%
Students Completed Experiential Learning
Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.Division of Communication & Creative Media Major-Specific Outcomes at Six Months
Major/Program Achieved Career Success Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs Students Had At Least One Internship Broadcast Media Production 100% 60% 100% Communication 90% 100% 90% Creative Media 88% 57% 50% Filmmaking 100% 81% 72% Game Art & Animation 86% 50% 54% Game Design 68% 54% 53% Game Sound Design 50% 100% 100% Graphic Design & Digital Media 96% 88% 85% Professional Writing 100% 78% 100% All statistics based on data gathered from 78% of graduates from the Division of Communication & Creative Media Class of 2023 six months post-graduation.
of full-time undergraduate students receive scholarship funds that do not need to be repaid.
Awarded to Champlain students each year through Champlain scholarships.
Of Early Decision applicants are funded at the same level as Regular Decision applicants.
Our Count-on-it Financial Aid Guarantee
At Champlain, you can count on the scholarships you are awarded in your first year to never decline as long as you are enrolled full time.
Simple. Straightforward. Guaranteed.
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Net Price Calculator
The Champlain College Net Price Calculator provides an average amount of what a first-time, first-year student may receive based on answers to the questions.
Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee
Financial aid should be simple and straightforward for families and students to understand¡ªbut all too often it is not. Many times the full financial commitment is unclear or unknown. At Champlain, we are working to change all that. That¡¯s why we created our Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee.