Champlain College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Champlain College?

Champlain College's published price is substantially higher than the amount some students ultimately pay after grants. For the 2024-25 reporting year, full-time undergraduate tuition was $47,400 and required fees were $450, with the same reported rates for in-state and out-of-state students.

Using figures from that same reporting year, typical room and board charges totaled $18,200, and estimated books and supplies were $1,000. Together with tuition and required fees, those items amount to about $67,050 for an academic year. That is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses and program-specific costs may add to it, while housing and meal choices can change it. Published rates for graduate, part-time and online study follow different pricing structures.

Financial aid can materially change the bill. IPEDS reporting indicates that 99% of students received some form of financial aid and 52% received student loans; loans must be repaid and should not be treated like grants. Reported average net prices varied by family-income band, including about $26,034 for families earning $48,000 or less and $41,438 for those above $110,000. Those are group averages, not quotes for a particular applicant.

Eligible students may receive federal or state grants, institutional scholarships, work-study or federal loans. Vermont residents can also check state grant eligibility, while veterans and eligible dependents should have the college assess applicable education benefits. The most useful comparison is a personalized aid offer that separates grants from loans and shows the remaining annual cost, including expenses not billed directly by the college.

What are the work-study opportunities at Champlain College?

Champlain students may combine part-time employment with study, but Federal Work-Study, an ordinary student job and a for-credit internship serve different purposes. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid earned through eligible employment; being awarded it does not place a student in a job or credit the full award to the tuition bill upfront.

Students seeking work should review the college's student employment listings and ask financial aid whether they qualify for Federal Work-Study. For career-related experience, Champlain's career services can help with internship and job searches, applications, résumés, interview preparation and employer connections. An internship's credit, pay and eligibility rules depend on the position and academic program; it should not be counted as guaranteed income when planning a budget.