Chapman University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,714
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	60%
Students retention rate	92%
On-time graduation rate	80%

Located in Orange, California, Chapman is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Chapman University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Chapman emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Chapman boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,634

Cost of attendance at Chapman University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,634

Cost of attendance at Chapman University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Chapman University received on average $30,614 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,614

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	309	20%	$4,932	$1,523,987
Other Federal Grant	1,241	79%	$2,275	$2,822,943
State Grant/Scholarships	245	16%	$8,907	$2,182,337
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,363	87%	$28,536	$38,894,710
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,434	91%	$30,614	$43,899,990

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chapman University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chapman University students is 79.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 75.6%.

79.9%

asian 86.1% 149 students
African American 77.3% 17 students
white 80.4% 647 students
unknown 78.5% 62 students
hawaiian 100.0% 4 students
hispanic 73.7% 143 students
International Students 66.7% 30 students
Mixed Race 84.6% 77 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Chapman University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chapman University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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