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Chapman University

Chapman University is a medium, private institution located in Orange, ca. Founded in 1861, Chapman University offers undergraduate degrees in 109 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 7,665 undergraduates
cost $60,672 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Chapman University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 72.5%
SAT score average 1316
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
183 days away Early Decision date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Chapman University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Business/Corporate Communications
Psychology, General
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Public Health
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $60,672
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,954
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,320
Cost of attendance* $82,546
Average financial aid package $43,303
Estimated cost $39,243 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $60,672
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,954
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,320
Cost of attendance* $82,546
Average financial aid package $43,303
Estimated cost $39,243 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Chapman University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,665, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

9,961

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
38%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
13%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
25%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Chapman University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One University Dr., Orange, CA 92866
phone 714-997-6815
address https://www.chapman.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Chapman University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Chapman University?

Chapman University is located in Orange, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Chapman University? 

The acceptance rate for Chapman University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Chapman University?

The average high school GPA for Chapman University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Chapman University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Chapman University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $330,184.

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