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Chapman University

Orange, California 92866

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Chapman University is a private urban institution in Orange, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1353.

A mid-sized campus of 7.6K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,070 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $47,527.

Established
1861
Motto
ὀ Χριστòς καì ἡ Ἐκκλησíα
Mascot
Pete the Panther
Type
Private research university
Conference
Division III (non-scholarship) level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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56%Acceptance
1353SAT Avg
7,629Students
12:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$70,070Earnings 10yr
$47,527Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Chapman University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1353

Reading & WritingMid: 655
630710
MathMid: 655
620720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1353

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,784
Room & Board$17,378
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$81,327
Average Net Price$47,527
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$37,985
$30–48K$40,713
$48–75K$39,414
$75–110K$42,194
$110K+$54,519

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$47,527

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (109)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,629
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 2%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 16%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.4%
Freshman Retention90.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,080
8 Years$67,467
10 Years$70,070

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,300
Men
$65,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#110
Forbes
#200
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#356

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

153Very High

Estimated from CA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
29 mi(50 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
84 mi(146 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
333 mi(577 min)

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