Chapman University

Orange, CA

Private nonprofit midsize campus City: Midsize 7,478 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$46,555per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$64,984published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$64,984published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
Average SAT
1,357of admitted students
Average ACT
29of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$70,07010 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Midsize
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing31%
  • Visual & performing arts19%
  • Communication & journalism9%
  • Psychology9%
  • Health professions4%
  • Computer & information sciences4%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Chapman University.