Overview

Chapman University is a Comprehensive institution located in Orange, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address One University Drive
Orange, CA  92866
United States

Contact Ms. Marcela Mejia-Martinez
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: admit@chapman.edu
Phone: 714-997-6711
Fax: 714-997-6713

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Physiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Business/managerial Economics
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services Administration
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Conducting
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Playwriting And Screenwriting
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,690

Applied

9,928

Accepted

7,869

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,635

Females Applied

6,436

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,055

Males Applied

3,492

Males Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.77

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for music, dance, and theatre majors; portfolio for art and film majors; supplemental application for all talent-based majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Transfer	February 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	645	600	700
SAT Math	651	600	700
ACT Composite	28	26	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

62,400

Private

Fees

384

Full-time student fees

19,954

Room & board

14,222

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

37,952

Avg. Financial Aid Package

41,638

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,263

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,544

Avg. Loan Aid

20,382

Avg. Grant Aid

20,523

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,869

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

31%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.9%
Black or African American	2.22%
White or Caucasian	49.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	16.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.3%
Two or more races	8.78%
Other	2.44%

Gender

Male (40.07%)

Female (59.93%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Sizzle and Midnight Breakfast

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
full safety education program

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

1,280

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 563

Part-time - 717

Male - 679

Female - 601