A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Chapman are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 68% more female students than male students enrolled at Chapman University with a gender ratio of 13% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Chapman has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
778
|
| Women |
1,309
|
Chapman serves a low number of students outside of California, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
61%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
20% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111948 IPEDS survey data for Chapman University.
Last updated February 24, 2025