Chapman University
Orange, California
#126 National Colleges
55.65%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
7,294 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, medium, primarily residential
- Religious Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
By Tom Arthur - originally posted to Flickr as Chapman University, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4801795
Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California. It encompasses ten schools and colleges, including Fowler School of Engineering, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Fowler School of Law, and Schmid College of Science and Technology, and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Although it does not claim to be a Christian college, it has had a relationship with the Disciples of Christ since the university's founding and with the United Church of Christ since 2011.
"Chapman University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapman_University.
"Chapman University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapman_University.
Location
City
Orange, California
Locale
City: Midsize (population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Region
Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 30.4% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 22.3% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 9.6% |
| Social Sciences | 5.7% |
| Psychology | 5.2% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 5.1% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 4.6% |
| Education | 3.5% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 3.3% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 2.7% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.7% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 1.4% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 1.1% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 0.8% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 0.8% |
| History | 0.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 0.5% |
| Engineering | 0.5% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.3% |
Cost
Tuition
$54,924.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
47.97%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$41,350.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1296
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 700 | 645 | 590 |
| Verbal | 680 | 640 | 600 |
ACT Scores
28
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| English | 34 | 30 | 25 |
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