Chapman University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Chapman University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 10,015 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1861 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Orange, California.

Chapman University is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Chapman University you can earn your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
84
Chapman University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Film and Acting, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Chapman University student retention rate is very high at 91% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Chapman University is very good - 81%.

Student to faculty ratio at Chapman University is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $60,300 per year. The additional fees at Chapman University not covered by tuition are nearly $400; this comes to $60,700 a year.

Read the details about Chapman University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 13,690 applications were submitted and 9,928 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Chapman University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,400
High
Chapman University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Chapman University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Chapman University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 3,800 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- around $11,400 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Chapman University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Chapman University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Chapman University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Chapman University
One University Dr.
Orange, California
92866, USA
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