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Overview |
Chapman | |||
| Location | Orange, CA | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | chapman.edu | |||
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Costs |
Chapman | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | |||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% |
Admission |
Chapman | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 15,914 | |||
| Admitted | 8,849 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Chapman | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | |||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 |
Diversity |
Chapman | |||
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| % Men | 8% | |||
| % Women | 13% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 58% | |||
| % Black | 1% | |||
| % Hispanic | 14% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | |||
| % International | 4% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
Chapman | |||
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| % In-State | 61% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | |||
Campus |
Chapman | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/