International applicants · 2026–27
Champlain College: what international applicants need
Burlington, Vermont
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Champlain College's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Champlain College has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 15, 2026, and Regular Decision on January 9, 2027.
- Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
- Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.
What is Champlain College's acceptance rate?
82.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Champlain College admitted 3,180 of its 3,835 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Champlain College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
No. Champlain College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
- For the Early Decision deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
- For the Regular Decision deadline (January 9, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
- Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.
What SAT score do you need for Champlain College?
The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 600–680 in Math and 620–700 in Reading and Writing (13% of them sent SAT scores).
- On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–29.
- If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source
How much is Champlain College's application fee for international students?
Champlain College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Champlain College accept?
Champlain College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
How many recommendation letters does Champlain College require?
Champlain College requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.
- It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Champlain College require the Common App personal essay?
Yes. Champlain College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.
How many international students does Champlain College have?
6 of Champlain College's 2,778 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.2%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Champlain College cost for international students?
Champlain College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $47,850, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,600. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,122 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
- Early ActionDecember 15, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 9, 2027
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- OptionalThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- 1 teacher recommendation · Mid-year report
- Also required
- Common App personal essay