Overview
Enrollment
| 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 15,098 prospective students applied, and 9,115 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,658 enrolled in the school. 8,927 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,064 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $58,250 plus fees of $384. Chapman is ranked 94 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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
Rankings
Rankings for Chapman University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#94 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#80 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in California
#10 in Best Private Colleges in California
#374 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1410 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $384 |
| Room and Board | $16,542 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,320 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,096 |
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% |
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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.