Chapman University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad
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Chapman University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 9,765 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



Majors
Offered
81
Fair
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Chapman University.

Chapman University follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 81 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Film and Acting, Psychology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

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

Student Retention
85%
Good
The student retention rate at Chapman University is high at 85% (well above California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

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



Tuition and fees per year
$57,300
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $56,900 per year. The additional fees at Chapman University not covered by tuition are nearly $400; this comes to $57,300 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
58%
Doable
According to government data, 14,252 applications were submitted and 8,303 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out 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
$10,800
High
Chapman University provides 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 nearly 3,800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high - approximately $10,800 a 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 data, Chapman University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Chapman University Location and Maps



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