Chapman University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1026 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #300 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #269 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Orange |
| #279 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 99 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 7,869
- Graduates
- 2,145
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- chapman.edu
Chapman University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Chapman University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 69% | 75% |
| Applicants | 13,690 | 5,055 | 8,635 |
| Admissions | 9,928 | 3,492 | 6,436 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,061 | 731 | 1,330 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 5 | 10 |
204 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
524 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1200
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Chapman University are 1200-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
252 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Chapman University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4561 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1802 (18%) |
| Asian | 1747 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 798 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 428 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 405 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 230 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 28 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Chapman University is $45,033 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $33,467 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,197 |
| $48-75K | $35,244 |
| $75-110K | $39,808 |
| $110K+ | $53,059 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,288 | $37,603 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,288 | $37,603 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,288 | $37,603 |
| Fee in-district | $384 | |
| Fee in-state | $384 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $384 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,714 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,954 |
| Room charge | $11,362 |
| Meal charge | $5,592 |
Chapman University majors
Chapman University has granted 1,974 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 603 master's across 29 programs, and 357 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Chapman University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 453 | 73 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 201 | 91 | |
| Law | 150 | ||
| Psychology, General | 124 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 115 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 97 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 96 | ||
| Pharmacy | 85 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 83 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 51 | 20 | |
| Accounting | 47 | 16 | |
| Education, General | 62 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 58 | ||
| Computer Science | 50 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 46 | ||
| Creative Writing | 34 | 12 | |
| Physician Assistant | 46 | ||
| Dance, General | 44 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | 11 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 42 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 40 | ||
| School Psychology | 38 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 29 | 9 | |
| Computational Science | 1 | 22 | 7 |
| Graphic Design | 29 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 29 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 27 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 25 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| History, General | 24 | ||
| Physiology, General | 24 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 23 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 20 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 10 | 8 | |
| Acting | 17 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 13 | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 17 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 7 | 9 | |
| Food Science | 15 | ||
| Real Estate | 15 | ||
| Environmental Science | 14 | ||
| Biochemistry | 13 | ||
| Health Communication | 13 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 12 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | 5 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Documentary Production | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Stringed Instruments | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 2 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,974 | 603 | 357 |
Chapman University has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 80% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Chapman University has published 9,345 scientific papers with 126,754 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Medicine, Psychology, Philosophy, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 69 |
| 1992 | 31 | 60 |
| 1993 | 44 | 90 |
| 1994 | 21 | 105 |
| 1995 | 25 | 128 |
| 1996 | 42 | 115 |
| 1997 | 48 | 169 |
| 1998 | 63 | 218 |
| 1999 | 68 | 283 |
| 2000 | 66 | 311 |
| 2001 | 70 | 457 |
| 2002 | 74 | 441 |
| 2003 | 83 | 590 |
| 2004 | 90 | 701 |
| 2005 | 100 | 709 |
| 2006 | 183 | 993 |
| 2007 | 157 | 1151 |
| 2008 | 202 | 1506 |
| 2009 | 231 | 1907 |
| 2010 | 249 | 2405 |
| 2011 | 291 | 2906 |
| 2012 | 321 | 3544 |
| 2013 | 313 | 4212 |
| 2014 | 507 | 4910 |
| 2015 | 475 | 5504 |
| 2016 | 524 | 5804 |
| 2017 | 593 | 6596 |
| 2018 | 591 | 7683 |
| 2019 | 579 | 9588 |
| 2020 | 797 | 12349 |
| 2021 | 721 | 15002 |
| 2022 | 722 | 16475 |
| 2023 | 732 | 17056 |
Chapman University alumni
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Colin Hanks
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producerscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Colin Lewes Hanks is an American actor. He has starred in films including Orange County, King Kong, The House Bunny, The Great Buck Howard, and the Jumanji film series. His television credits include Roswell, Band of Brothers, Mad Men, Dexter, Fargo, The Good Guys, Life in Pieces, Impeachment: American Crime Story, The Offer, and A Friend of the Family. Hanks also provided the voice of Talking Tom, the title character in the web series Talking Tom & Friends. He is the eldest son of actor Tom Hanks.
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Jodie Sweetin
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractorvoice actorchild actor
- Biography
-
Jodie Lee Ann Sweetin is an American actress and television personality. She is best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House.
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Leslie Jones
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorfilm actoractorgame show host
- Biography
-
Annette Leslie Jones is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She was a cast member and writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2019, and hosted the ABC game show Supermarket Sweep. She has also been a featured performer at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal and the Aspen Comedy Festival. In 2010, her one-hour comedy special, Problem Child, was broadcast on Showtime. Jones starred in Ghostbusters (2016) as Patty Tolan. In 2017 and 2018, Jones was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Saturday Night Live.
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Kellan Lutz
- Occupations
- television actormodelThai boxerfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Kellan Christopher Lutz is an American actor and model. He made his film debut in Stick It (2006), and is best known for playing Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012). He has since played Poseidon in the 2011 film Immortals, voiced the title character in the 2013 animated film Tarzan, also played John Smilee in The Expendables 3 (2014), and Hercules in The Legend of Hercules (2014). He co-starred in the CBS action thriller series FBI: Most Wanted (2020–2021).
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1861 |
| Motto | Christ and Church |
| Colors | cardinal, gray |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May). Also Intersession in January; Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,786 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Dr. Orange, California, 92866 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 140,000 |
| Phone | 7149976815 |