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Ranks 231st overall and 23rd in California

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Orange, CA 92866

Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population15,380 (15,380 urban / N/A rural)
Households5,882 (2.57 people per house)
Families3,530 (3.23 people per family)
Pop. — African American360
Pop. — Asian902
Pop. — Pacific Islander82
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native235
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)11,773
Pop. — Other2,608
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / Yes
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Chapman University?

Ranks 70th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $31,700 $31,700 $31,700
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $908 $908 $908
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $985 $985 $985
FT Graduate Tuition $615 $615 $615
FT Graduate Required Fees $434 $434 $434
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $615 $615 $615
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $47,780 $47,780 $47,780
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $47,095 $47,095 $47,095
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $36,978 $36,978 $36,978

Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

  In State Out of State
Law Degree — Tuition $34,250 $34,250
Law Degree — Required Fees $266 $266

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $28,050 trend  $32,608 $28,050 trend  $32,608 $28,050 trend  $32,608
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,100 trend  $1,100
On-Campus – Room & Board $10,471 trend  $11,880
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,191 trend  $2,192
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,100 trend  $10,117
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,700 trend  $3,270
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,700 trend  $3,270

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$55
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application Fee$65
Applicants 4,859 (1,913 male / 2,946 female)
Admitted 2,399 (823 male / 1,576 female)
Admission rate 49%
First-time Enrollment 937 (330 male / 607 female)
FT Enrollment 934 (328 male / 606 female)
PT Enrollment 3 (2 male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment5,908

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Chapman University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal competency demoRequired
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Chapman University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Division III Independents
NCAA Basketball Conference Division III Independents
NCAA Baseball Conference Division III Independents
NCAA Track & Field Conference Division III Independents

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 160th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 36%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 25 / 31
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 29
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 25 / 29

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 143rd for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 80%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 552 / 665
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 553 / 669
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1105 / 1334

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity1,226
Meals per Week19
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Chapman University Ranks 3690th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $418 108 pie   13%
State & Local Grant Aid $7,917 113 pie   13%
Institutional Grant Aid $15,542 703 pie   83%
Student Loan Aid $3,148 462 pie   54%
Any financial aid type   732 pie   86%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Chapman University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
7773150
Black Non-Hispanic
5277129
Hispanic
233382615
Asian / Pacific Islander
188317505
American Indian / Alaskan Native
142842
White Non-Hispanic
1,6252,1713,796
Race Unknown
269402671
Total 2,458 3,450 5,908

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Chapman University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
9413
Black Non-Hispanic
279
Hispanic
232952
Asian / Pacific Islander
163147
American Indian / Alaskan Native
112
White Non-Hispanic
186263449
Race Unknown
272754
Total 264 362 626

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Chapman University.

  Men Women Total
124 102 226
77 92 169
93 51 144
6 48 54
7 45 52

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 1 4 3 21 29
American History (United States) 2 8 1 11
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1 4 1 6
Art/Art Studies, General 2 2
Athletic Training/Trainer 2 7 4 13
Biochemistry 1 1 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 8 2 14
Biopsychology 1 1
Broadcast Journalism 1 2 1 1 16 2 23
Business Administration and Management, General 15 3 29 33 1 121 24 226
Business/Managerial Economics 1 9 1 11
Chemistry, General 2 2 1 5
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 9 4 8 9 1 102 11 144
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 1 2 5 2 38 2 51
Computer Science 2 3 1 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 1 3 5
Conducting
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 2 8 1 13
Creative Writing 1 6 1 24 1 33
Curriculum and Instruction 2 6 2 1 15 2 28
Dance, General 3 1 10 1 15
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 2 1 2 24 1 31
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 3 8 12
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 2 18 3 25
English Language and Literature, General 8 2 2 36 4 52
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 1 3 5
Environmental Science 3 3
European History 2 9 2 13
Exercise Physiology 4 1 6 11
Film/Cinema Studies 1 1 8 3 13
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 1 3 4
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 4 5
French Language and Literature 5 2 7
German Language and Literature 2 2
Graphic Design 1 1 9 3 14
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 3 4 9 1 17
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 1 1
Journalism 2 1 3
Law (LL 3 11 32 2 80 41 169
Legal Studies, General 4 3 12 1 20
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 7 2 40 1 51
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 1 1 10 4 16
Mass Communication/Media Studies 1 1
Mathematics, General 1 1 8 10
Music Performance, General 1 1 1 2 5
Music Teacher Education 3 3
Music Theory and Composition 1 1 1 3
Music Therapy/Therapist 1 3 4
Music, General 1 1 1 3
Nutrition Sciences 3 1 1 2 4 1 12
Organizational Behavior Studies 2 1 10 1 14
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1 4 6 11
Philosophy 1 1 5 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physical Therapy/Therapist 1 8 26 35
Playwriting and Screenwriting 3 4 22 5 34
Political Science and Government, General 1 1 17 3 22
Pre-Law Studies 1 1
Psychology, General 2 6 4 37 5 54
Public Relations/Image Management 1 3 5 37 6 52
Reading Teacher Education
Religion/Religious Studies 4 1 5
School Psychology 2 4 2 16 10 34
Secondary Education and Teaching 2 3 1 10 2 18
Social Work 5 5
Sociology 1 3 2 12 3 21
Spanish Language and Literature 1 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 6 1 15 3 25
Tax Law/Taxation (LL 1 1 7 1 10
Voice and Opera 4 4
Total 39 32 158 141 12 933 191 1,506

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Chapman University Ranks 213th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $82,617 ($87,022 male / $75,642 female)
Number of FT Faculty 279 (171 male / 108 female)
Number of PT Faculty 258
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $6,325,965
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Chapman University Summary

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Chapman University is a private, nonprofit university located in Orange County, California, USA. In 1920, the assets of Hesperian College were absorbed by California Christian College, which held classes in downtown Los Angeles. It is comprised of four schools and three colleges, including the School of Law, the Argyros School of Business and Economics, the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the School of Education, the College of Performing Arts, Wilkinson College of Letters and Sciences and University College. Public school credential programs include multiple subjects/BCLAD, single subject, single subject CLAD, pupil personnel school counseling (PPS), special education credentials mild moderate and moderate severe Level 1, special education credentials mild moderate and moderate severs Level II, and preliminary administrative services credentials. Doti is also chairman of the Association for Independent California Colleges and Universities, and is a member of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Council of Economic Advisors and serves on the Advisory Committee on Education Excellence. Chapman is accredited by and is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also a member of the Independent Colleges of Southern California, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Western College Association, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the Division of Higher Education of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It is also accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business International, the American Bar Association, the Institute of Food Technologists, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Joint Review Committee of Athletic Training Standards and Guidelines, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy. The School of Education is a member of the American Council on Education and the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education. World Report’s 2006 rankings of the best colleges in America, Chapman University is listed as 11th among 123 masters-level universities in the Western region. The Princeton Review’s Best 361 Colleges 2006 chose Chapman for inclusion for a second year, as one of the top 15 percent of colleges and universities in America.

Chapman University Academics

The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Specifically, the university has a Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Semester At Sea, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Chapman University is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Chapman University.

History:
point zero s.), European History, Public History/Archives
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biochemistry, Biology, Exercise Physiology, Molecular Biology
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
Popular majors:
twenty-five percent visual and performing arts, twenty percent business per marketing, thirteen percent communications per journalism, six percent liberal arts, six percent social sciences, five percent psychology
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry
Education:
Music Teacher Education
Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Biopsychology, Nutrition Sciences, Peace/Conflict Resolution Studies
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Computer Science:
Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
English Language and Literature:
Creative Writing, English Language & Literature – General
Foreign Language and Literature:
French, Spanish
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Film Production/Cinematography, Film Studies, Fine/Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Voice/Opera, Music Conducting, Music Theory/Composition, Playwriting/Screenwriting
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Organizational Behavior Studies
Communications & Journalism:
Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric
Social Sciences:
American Government/Politics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Music Therapy, Predentistry, Premedicine, Preveterinary Medicine

Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of March. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $920 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 55.

Chapman University Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 53% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 85%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were nine hundred and thirty-six total number of transfer students who applied and five hundred and thirty total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty-five dollars regular application fee, fifty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .

For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of June. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 31st of January and Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 2nd of March. The regular application is due the 31st of January.

Chapman University Financial Aid

Financial aid distribution is at seventy-six percent scholarships per grants and twenty-four percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Music/Drama, ROTC and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation.

Chapman University Students

The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ), Coed, where 53 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. In addition, the student body consists of sixty-nine percent in-state students, thirty-one percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, sixty percent women, forty percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, eight percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, nine percent hispanic, seventy-two percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, six percent race per ethnicity unreported, forty-six percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24 and seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99. Chapman University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, eight hundred and thirty-nine degree-seeking undergrads, eight hundred and fifty-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, three hundred and three graduate enrollment.

This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. Further, the university has many unique facilites such as Albert Schweitzer collection of photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia; large Berlin Wall artifact on display; center for economic research; human performance laboratory; food science laboratory; center for entrepreneurship; center for international business; social science research laboratory. Generally, the school is located 35 miles from Los Angeles, 60 miles from San Diego.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, thirty-seven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-JUN deadline for housing deposit, four hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.

Chapman University Athletics

The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Golf
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Softball
  • Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
  • Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
The Panthers are a member of NCAA.

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