Overview
Student Population
| Location | Orange, California |
| Online | chapman.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Orange, California, Chapman University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) faith. In the most recent statistical year 14,252 prospective students applied, and 8,303 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,586 enrolled in the school. 8,659 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,102 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $56,830 plus fees of $384. Chapman is ranked 92 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Chapman is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Chapman University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#92 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#78 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in California
#8 in Best Private Colleges in California
#356 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1350 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $384 |
| Room and Board | $16,138 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,320 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,272 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 27% |
| Business | 24% |
| Communication | 18% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111948 IPEDS survey data for Chapman University.
Current students may use the Chapman University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.