ROTC at Champlain College
Burlington, VT · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Champlain College students join Army ROTC at University of Vermont and Air Force ROTC at Norwich University.
Cross-town & partner options
Champlain College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Vermont.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 35.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at Champlain College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.3 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 83% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,220–1,380 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–29 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $47,850 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,850 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Champlain College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Champlain College has 2,752 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Champlain College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Champlain College: FAQ
Does Champlain College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Champlain College students join Army ROTC at University of Vermont and Air Force ROTC at Norwich University.
Which ROTC branches can Champlain College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Vermont, 0 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Norwich University, 35 mi).
Is ROTC at Champlain College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Champlain College and train with the unit at University of Vermont and Norwich University.
School links and location
These links belong to Champlain College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
champlain.edu
- Admissions
champlain.edu
- Apply
champlain.edu
- Financial aid
champlain.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Burlington, VT 05401
IPEDS UNITID: 230852
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