Chapman University
Orange, CA · City · 7,478 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About
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Location
Orange, CA, 92866 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
8 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$83,146
Avg net price
$46,555
Room & board
$17,814
Tuition
$64,984
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$33,559
$30–48k
$33,978
$48–75k
$33,709
$75–110k
$40,011
$110k+
$55,066
Admissions
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1357
Reading 630–720
Math 630–720
ACT midpoint
29
Composite 28–31
English 28–35
Math 25–29
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Chapman University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
81%
1st-yr retention
92%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
82%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
82%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$58,080
Median earnings (10yr)
$70,070
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,000–$26,848
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,750
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
12
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
18%
Median family income
$79,694
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
20%
Black
2%
Asian
16%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$58,080
10 years after entry
$70,070
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180
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105
103
98
98
76
58
57
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50
48
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37
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Institutional
Endowment
$805M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$13,611/mo
Instructional spend/student
$21,557
Federal loan rate
60%
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