Chapman University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #997 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #303 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #272 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Orange |
| #312 of 1,000 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 7,714
- Graduates
- 2,277
- 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 60% and is among the top 21% 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 | 60% | 57% | 62% |
| Applicants | 15,098 | 5,556 | 9,542 |
| Admissions | 9,115 | 3,191 | 5,924 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,645 | 597 | 1,048 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 7 | 6 |
185 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
370 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Chapman University are 1210-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
222 or 13%
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 |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4609 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1769 (18%) |
| Asian | 1736 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 738 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 441 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 437 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 220 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 30 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Chapman University is $40,451 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 | $29,234 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,427 |
| $48-75K | $32,462 |
| $75-110K | $34,732 |
| $110K+ | $45,849 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,250 | $37,538 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,250 | $37,538 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,250 | $37,538 |
| 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 | $16,542 |
| Room charge | $11,086 |
| Meal charge | $5,456 |
Chapman University majors
Chapman University has granted 1,823 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 579 master's across 29 programs, and 361 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Chapman University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 452 | 83 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 100 | 65 | |
| Law | 145 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 112 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 102 | ||
| Psychology, General | 101 | ||
| Pharmacy | 98 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 95 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 82 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 63 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 46 | 17 | |
| Creative Writing | 33 | 25 | |
| Education, General | 58 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 51 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 50 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 49 | ||
| Accounting | 34 | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 46 | ||
| Computer Science | 45 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 23 | |
| School Psychology | 33 | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | 9 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 30 | ||
| Biochemistry | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 27 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 23 | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 25 | ||
| Graphic Design | 24 | ||
| Physiology, General | 24 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 22 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 22 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 | 10 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 14 | 6 | |
| Computational Science | 10 | 9 | |
| Food Science | 18 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | 2 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 16 | ||
| History, General | 16 | ||
| Environmental Science | 15 | ||
| Acting | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | 6 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | 7 | |
| Voice and Opera | 11 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Health Communication | 6 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Documentary Production | 4 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 3 | |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | 1 | |
| Stringed Instruments | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | 1 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Percussion Instruments | 1 | ||
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,823 | 579 | 361 |
Chapman University has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 76% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Chapman University has published 5,727 scientific papers with 104,894 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Medicine, Business, Economics, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13 | 125 |
| 1992 | 21 | 140 |
| 1993 | 35 | 151 |
| 1994 | 18 | 171 |
| 1995 | 19 | 208 |
| 1996 | 29 | 180 |
| 1997 | 45 | 205 |
| 1998 | 52 | 260 |
| 1999 | 48 | 342 |
| 2000 | 54 | 370 |
| 2001 | 60 | 496 |
| 2002 | 66 | 561 |
| 2003 | 72 | 763 |
| 2004 | 83 | 998 |
| 2005 | 98 | 1235 |
| 2006 | 175 | 1596 |
| 2007 | 144 | 1925 |
| 2008 | 179 | 2527 |
| 2009 | 219 | 3180 |
| 2010 | 231 | 3803 |
| 2011 | 260 | 4545 |
| 2012 | 272 | 5588 |
| 2013 | 307 | 6621 |
| 2014 | 457 | 7766 |
| 2015 | 481 | 8362 |
| 2016 | 424 | 8496 |
| 2017 | 511 | 9175 |
| 2018 | 494 | 9530 |
| 2019 | 486 | 11679 |
| 2020 | 694 | 14722 |
| 2021 | 629 | 17811 |
Chapman University alumni
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Colin Hanks
- Occupations
- film actorstage actorfilm directortelevision actorvoice 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, 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 actorchild actorvoice actoractorfilm 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
- writergame show hostactorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Annette "Leslie" Jones is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, singer, and game show host. Jones was a cast member and writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2019, and is currently the host of 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 actoractorfilm actorThai boxermodel
- 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, played John Smilee in The Expendables 3 (2014), and Hercules in The Legend of Hercules (2014). He co-starred in the CBS 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 | 1,764 |
| 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 |