About Chapman University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
9,608
Website
https://www.chapman.eduAccreditation
WASC
Religious Affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
On Campus Housing
Yes
Chapman University, which is located in Orange, CA is a private, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) university. Chapman University covers an area of 90 acres. In 1861, Chapman University was founded. Chapman University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is ὀ Χριστòς καì ἡ Ἐκκλησíα (Greek) and its official colors are cardinal and grey. The total enrolment stands at 8,542 students at Chapman University. Around 7,505 and 2,345 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 417 total academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Chapman University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At CU around 50% are white, 16% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 14% are Asian. Further, around 98% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 159 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Kellan Lutz (Fashion Model, Actor), Colin Hanks (Actor, Voice acting), Jodie Sweetin (Actor), and George Argyros (Politician). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. CU offers a total of 208 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABA (American Bar Association), APHE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education), and ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant). $417 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Chapman University.
Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Chapman University at the 178th position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
15th Jan
Acceptance Rate
54%
SAT Range
1190 - 1370
ACT Range
25 - 30
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The admission to Chapman University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at CU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $70. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1190-1380 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 25 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Chapman University is 28. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at One University Dr., Orange, California 92866, or call (714) 997-6815.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$41,463
Average Annual Cost
$52,340
Books And Supplies
$1,560
Other Fees
$384
Room And Board
$15,828
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,070
Total One Year Cost
$73,182
Before applying to CU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $73,706. The average annual tuition cost ($54,924), books and supplies ($1,600), room and boarding ($15,518), and budget for other expenses ($3,820) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
90%
Part-Time Retention Rate
67%
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Research Funding per Student
$981
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
381 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
176 Graduates
Business/Corporate Communications
122 Graduates
Psychology, General
94 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
91 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
73 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
63 Graduates
Political Science and Government
60 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
55 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
53 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
48 Graduates
Public Health
46 Graduates
Education, General
45 Graduates
Biology, General
40 Graduates
Journalism
38 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
31 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
30 Graduates
Dance
28 Graduates
Sociology
28 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
25 Graduates
Music
25 Graduates
Computer Science
23 Graduates
History
22 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
21 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
21 Graduates
Mathematics
17 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...
15 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
14 Graduates
Natural Resources Management and Po...
13 Graduates
Philosophy
13 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
7 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
5 Graduates
Physics
5 Graduates
Chemistry
4 Graduates
Computer Engineering
4 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
3 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
2 Graduates
Social Work
2 Graduates
Anthropology
1 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
1 Graduates
Nutrition Sciences
1 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
7,281
Socio-Economic Diversity
16%
Part-time
7%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$73,437 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 79% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
79%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$10,900/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,928/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,928/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
cardinal and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
261
Total Female Athletes
189
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $15,518 per year. Chapman University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at CU costs around $4,928 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At CU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 40% male and 60% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$54,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$182 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$27,559
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,448
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,813
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,859
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$35,717
$30K - $48K
$36,150
$48K - $75K
$34,564
$75K - $110K
$31,528
> $110K
$21,966
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$115,389,420
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$6,924,558
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at CU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Chapman University is around $25,523 and the federal grant is $5,838. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $8,966 as well as institutional aid worth $25,523. At CU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $115,389,420 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $6,924,558.
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