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Chapman Ratings and Reviews

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Orange, CA
  • 4.3 6 reviews
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Chapman Ratings and Reviews

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Ratings

Chapman is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    8 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    9 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Student Review Summary

4.3

Approved reviews

6 student reviews

5 out of 6 (83%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Professors / Faculty highest and Value for Money lowest.

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  • 5 stars
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    4.3
  • Academics
    4.5
  • Value for Money
    3.8
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.7
  • Campus Atmosphere
    4.2
  • Housing
    4.0
  • Campus Safety
    4.5
  • Student Life
    4.3
  • Party and Bar Scene
    4.7

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to Chapman University?

May 22, 2024
Rating 2 out of 5

I am seriously considering taking Chapman off of my resume. Folks I've interviewed with are relieved when I explain to them that I didn't fit into the social scene there. I thought the school system was more standardized than it is, but my impression is that employers don't take this school seriously.

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Feb 2, 2023
Rating 5 out of 5

Chapman was an excellent academic and social experience for my son. He graduated in 2016 and was able to successfully work three internships that all offered him positions when he graduated. He joined a fraternity and his best brothers were from Oregon and Florida. The fraternity held events to introduce them to professionals in different areas. My son met his future employer at one of these events. He has become a successful commercial real estate broker and, without help from his family, purchase his first home in Orange County California. He met his wife at Chapman and she is his love and life. God chose them for each other. Her family is from Orange County and are great humans.

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Mar 16, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Really rigorous academics in science and economics. Excellent opportunity for graduate school. Must work hard at Chapman.

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Dec 15, 2020
Rating 5 out of 5

Chapman is a great school that is growing in reputation and strength. The university is home to a diverse population making everyone feel welcome. It's in a great Southern California location near a lot of opportunities and stuff to do.

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May 28, 2020
Rating 4 out of 5

Having an academic background I have to admit that CU off course is not the best option available in Greater LA area. However, it is defiantly one of top 5 schools. It is much affordable comparing to UCI, USC and UCLA. Some really descent professors and variety of majors. I guess this is one of most important factors.

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Apr 23, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

This school is great.

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If a friend asked whether Chapman was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

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Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

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Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

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Last updated: August 2026