About Champlain

Champlain College, founded in 1878, is a private residential college located in the beautiful Hill Section of Burlington, Vermont, overlooking Lake Champlain.

• Rankings: U.S. News America's Best Colleges 2008 ranks Champlain College in the top tier of the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the North
  
  
• Academic Focus: Professionally-oriented programs with a core liberal arts curriculum
  
  
• Upside-Down Curriculum: Unique structure allows freshmen to begin their major in their first semester
  
  
• Undergraduate Programs of Study: 34 majors with emphasis on business, education, e-gaming, hospitality, human services, pre-professional studies and technology (see Academics for a complete list)
  
  
• Admission: Selective; 2650 applications received for 550 freshmen openings for fall 2007
  
  
• Scholarships and Financial Aid: Awards are made based on academic achievement and financial need
  
  
• Enrollment: 1,950 full-time undergraduate students, representing 32 states and 17 countries
  
  
• Average Class Size: 22
  
  
• Gender: 44% female and 56% male
  
  
• Internships: Students are strongly encouraged to participate in our extensive internship program, with company locations that range from Burlington, Vermont to Shanghai, China
  
  
• Bring Your Own Business: Champlain's unique BYOBiz program offers targeted course selections and mentoring networks to help student entrepreneurs build their businesses while they earn their college degree
  
  
• Study Abroad: Many Champlain students will study at our campus in Montreal, while others pursue opportunities in countries around the world
  
  
• Clubs and Activities: Over 50 programs exist, and students are invited to create their own new ones
  
  
• Residential Halls: Most are beautifully restored Victorian-era mansions with full Internet and wireless access. Apartment and suite-style living arrangements also available for residential students
  
  
• Recreation and Fitness: Intramural athletics, fitness classes, organized outings and travel excursions. Skiing and boarding are among the most popular
  
  
• Accreditation: Champlain College is fully-accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  
  
• Graduate Programs: 2 majors; the MBA and MS in Managing Innovation and IT