Champlain College is a private, career-focused college in Burlington, Vermont, founded in 1878. Perched on a hillside overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, the college is known for its innovative, professionally-oriented programs in technology, business, communication, and education. Champlain has a strong residential community with a majority of students living on campus in a mix of historic Victorian mansions and modern residence halls. The college's unique "core" curriculum blends liberal arts with hands-on, career-focused learning.