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Chapman University Tuition and Fees

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 enrolm

$52,340

Tuition

$73,182

Cost of Attendance

$41,463

Net Price

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Chapman University Tuition and Fees

Chapman University is a prominent educational institution known for offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a wide assortment of streams, providing quality training to students. The tuition fees charged at CU is quite high compared to the expense of education at most institutions. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $54,924, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. While housing costs $15,518, the charges for books and supplies and other expenses stand at $1,600 and $3,820, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$52,724	$52,724
Book & Supplies	$1,560	$1,560
Room & Board cost	$15,828	$15,828
Other Expenses	$3,070	$3,070
Total Cost of Attendance	$73,182	$73,182

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. The total tuition and fees for students attending Chapman University come out to be around $54,924 per year. Other than that, they will need to shell out an amount of $1,600 for books and supplies, $13,362 for room and boarding charges, and $3,820 toward other expenses on average in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $73,706 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$41,463

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$33,301

$30,001 to $48,000

$32,868

$48,001 to $75,000

$34,454

$75,001 to $110,000

$37,490

$110,000+

$47,052

The net cost of attending Chapman University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At CU, the average net price is estimated to be around $43,767. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $33,219, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $31,826. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $36,041 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $37,848 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $48,771 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$52,724	$52,724
Room & Board Cost	$15,828	$15,828
Total Tuition & Fees	$68,552	$68,552

At Chapman University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $54,924 in a year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $13,362 towards room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $73,706.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$31,168	$31,168
Fees	$244	$244

As for the students looking to enroll in postgraduate programs at CU, the tuition and fees they are charged add up to $35,201 per year. Of this amount, $34,957 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $244 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,326
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,625

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend CU. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $586, while that of undergraduate degrees is $422, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. At present, Chapman University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 79 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$15,828	$10,884
Other Expense	$3,070	$4,570
Book & Supplies	$1,560	$1,560

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at CU, the actual amount to be paid varies based on whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The on-campus logding facilities cost $18,588 per year, while students have to pay $15,776 a year for off-campus housing. Besides, on-campus candidates will have to pay about $15,518 toward room and boarding charges. On the other hand, off-campus students will be required to pay an amount of $11,206. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,600 for books and supplies. Meanwhile, the other expenses that one needs to plan for add up to $3,070 for on-campus students and $4,570 for off-campus students.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$15,828

Off Campus

$10,884

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$3,070

Off Campus

$4,570

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,560

Off Campus

$1,560

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Chapman University is around $371,667 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $43,767 in 2018-2019, $41,463 in 2017-2018, and $40,053 in 2016-2017.

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