Champlain College's published cost of attendance is $65,009. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $28,885, families in the lower-middle band pay around $26,034, middle-income families pay about $34,164, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $33,857, and higher-income families pay roughly $41,438.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $65,009 |
| Tuition and Fees | $47,850 |
| Room and Board | $17,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,149 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $35,860 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $28,885 |
| $30–48k | $26,034 |
| $48–75k | $34,164 |
| $75–110k | $33,857 |
| $110k+ | $41,438 |
Champlain College's published cost of attendance is $65,009. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $28,885, families in the lower-middle band pay around $26,034, middle-income families pay about $34,164, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $33,857, and higher-income families pay roughly $41,438. Azimuth ranks Champlain College #1331 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Champlain College's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and merit scholarships are available for qualifying students. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to financial aid, though the spread across income bands shows that aid depth varies by family circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,814, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $35,886; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $71,587, median federal debt of $26,814 projects to a monthly payment of about $303 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Champlain College earn median 4-year earnings of $71,587, placing Champlain College in the 73.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,217 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Champlain College in the 67.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Champlain College #233 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Champlain College's concentration in computer science and technology-adjacent fields. Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management is the largest program with 137 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $112,282, representing 1.3x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Business Administration program graduates 101 students earning median 4-year earnings of $69,076, while Security Science and Technology and Computer Game Programming round out the top programs with 74 and 50 graduates respectively. The Visual and Performing Arts program graduates 48 students earning median 4-year earnings of $57,883. The dominance of Computer Science — which accounts for a substantial share of degrees — helps explain Champlain College's above-average earnings trajectory and strong value-added performance relative to comparable institutions.
