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Chapman University campus

🇺🇸 USA · California

Chapman University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
65.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹61,04,077Out-of-state
Students
7,478Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California, United States. Encompassing eleven colleges, the university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The school maintains its founding affiliations with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, but is a secular university.

Admissions planning estimate

65.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 30.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 55.61%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 55.6% (8,849/15,914; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

65 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 15,634
Offered a place 10,230
Enrolled 1,631

15.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1260-1440
4001600
ACT composite28-31
136

What a year costs

₹79,27,672 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹61,04,077
  • Housing₹16,73,305
  • Books & supplies₹1,50,291
Sticker price ₹79,27,672
After aid (average) ₹43,73,004

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹61,04,077
Out-of-state ₹61,04,077

Average aid awarded: ₹21,93,124 a year.

Outcomes and support

91.8%
Retention
81.9%
Graduation
54%
Get financial aid
37%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 46.9%
Hispanic 19.9%
Asian 16.3%
Multiracial 8.9%
Unknown 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Native American 0.2%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  3. Financial aid 15 Nov 2026 In 3 days
  4. Regular decision 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computational Sciencebachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Historybachelor
Holocaust and Related Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutionbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Publishingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate65.43%
Total Applicants15634
Admitted Applicants10230
Enrolled Applicants1631
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Regular Decision Date2027-01-15
Financial Aid Date2026-11-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1260
SAT Composite 75th %1440
ACT Composite 25th %28
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹61,04,077
Out-of-State Tuition₹61,04,077
Average Housing Cost₹16,73,305
Books & Supplies₹1,50,291
Average Net Price₹43,73,004
Students Receiving Aid54%
Average Aid Awarded₹21,93,124
Out-of-State Students37%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.23%
Asian16.26%
Hispanic19.87%
White46.88%
Multiracial8.92%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.24%
International2.92%
Unknown Race2.53%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate81.88%
Retention Rate91.81%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates7478

Contact

Street Address1 University Dr
ZIP Code92866
Phone(714) 997-6711
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/