- AcademicsA
- ValueA-
- DiversityA
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationB+
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB
- SafetyB
Chapman University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Calvinist/Reformed
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Website
Chapman University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
54%
SAT Range
1110-1300
ACT Range
25-30
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$40,709/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 84%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.116 responses
- 56%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.120 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.120 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
381 GraduatesCinematography and Video Production
162 GraduatesCorporate Communications
122 GraduatesPsychology
94 GraduatesCommunications
91 GraduatesCreative Writing
65 GraduatesPublic Relations
63 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
60 GraduatesAccounting
55 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
53 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,130Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
80%
Poll
- 61%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.161 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.184 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
79%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%- 82%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.72 responses
Chapman University Reviews
2,017 reviews
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Just like the white buildings, and immaculately pedicured campus, this college is somewhat of a facade. Admissions is good but the rest of the administration sucks and always gives out misinformation; it's so difficult to find answers. Their website pages are incomplete. Housing personnel are super incompetent. Stairways and hallways are filthy. Moving into the dorms was horrific, poorly managed; we missed orientation events because it was on the same day as move-in! Bring vodka so you can relax at the end of the move-in day, since there is only one parking elevator for thousands of people moving into the dorms. Oh, no wonder: the housing director is a philosophy major. I had high hopes that this was the next USC but with management so poor, I doubt it will improve unless they fire everyone and rehire competent people. I do like the students here, however; people are nice and friendly.
Chapman has a beautiful campus, top of the line academics and a great community! It has a small school feel without being isolated. Everyone works together to make it a great community. It doesn't feel super competitive like a lot of other schools. There are a lot of resources as far as financial aid and other opportunities. The town itself is built completely around the school so that the outlying community is very college-friendly. Although it is Christian-based, all faiths are welcome with open arms and encouraged to apply. The campus has a very safe, secure feeling to it and the campus is also easy to navigate and isn't overwhelmingly large. Due to its location and notable alumni, there is always something going on at Chapman and everyone can find something to suit his or her likes.
I love Chapman! I've had an excellent experience so far and am thrilled that I chose this university. I love the small class sizes and the relationships that you are able to form with your professors. I also love the atmosphere of the school, and the fact that you can see people you know all the time. It's also great that you can always find a place to fit in. There's something for everyone if you seek it out. Additionally, I have been blessed with fantastic work and internship opportunities from this school, which are extremely valuable. However, athletics are not a huge priority for the school, which is slightly a bummer. I am an athlete at Chapman and I would definitely love to see more student support of athletics. What's great is that the student athletes and athletic directors have been very proactive about this. They are working hard to draw more support for all teams and make athletics more inclusive. Overall, Chapman is an excellent university and I am proud to be a student!