Chapman University
University Website: www.chapman.edu
Apply Online: www.chapman.edu/admission/applicationChoices.asp
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences, George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, Schmid College of Science, College of Performing Arts, School of Law and College of Educational Studies. For the 2010-2011 academic year, Chapman University enrolled 6,398 students.
The year 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of Chapman University's founding as Hesperian College (see below), and is being celebrated with a series of on-campus events.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 6398 students
- $37,500.00 avg tuition
One University Dr.
Orange,
CA
92866
(714) 997-6815
Apply online
Admissions:
www.chapman.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:
www.chapman.edu/finaid/
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Chapman University
| Applied | 8,056 | |
| Admitted | 3,996 | 50% |
| Enrolled total | 1,174 | |
| Full Time: | 1,173 | |
| Part Time | 1 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 560 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 9 |
| Retention rate | 93% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 49% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Chapman University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $37,500.00 | $37,500.00 | $37,500.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $18,764.00 | $18,764.00 | $18,764.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $524.00 | $524.00 | $524.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,042.00 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,957.00 | $10,843.00 | $3,438.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,900.00 | $3,388.00 | $3,438.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 84% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 80% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $22,996.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 57% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,705.00 |
Chapman University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Exercise Physiology | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | X | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Broadcast Journalism | X | |||
| Health Communication | X | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | X | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | X | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | X | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | ||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | X | |||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| American History (United States) | X | |||
| European History | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | X | |||
| Legal Studies, General | X | |||
| Tax Law/Taxation | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Biopsychology | X | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | X | X | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| School Psychology | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Criminology | X | |||
| Economics, Other | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Acting | X | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | X | ||
| Conducting | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | X | X | ||
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | X | X | ||
| Voice and Opera | X | |||
Chapman University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CSO Opportunity Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Young's Market Company Endowed Scholarship Fund | Varies | Varies |
| Women's Campus Club Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| William T. Salmon Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| William Stallworth Endowed Law Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Waltmar Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| W.M. Whitaker Disciples Student Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Town and Gown Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Theta Sigma Gamma Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Stillwell Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Chapman University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Career Networks Institute | 1.3mi |
| South Coast College | 1.3mi |
| Westwood College-Anaheim | 1.7mi |
| Trinity Law School | 1.9mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Orange | 2.7mi |
| Argosy University-Orange County | 2.8mi |
| Santa Ana College | 3.1mi |
| West Coast University-Orange County | 3.7mi |
| Southern California Institute of Technology | 4.7mi |
| Santiago Canyon College | 4.9mi |
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | 5.1mi |
| California University of Management and Sciences | 6.2mi |
| Hope International University | 6.2mi |
| Bethesda Christian University | 6.2mi |
| California State University-Fullerton | 6.3mi |
