Orange, California · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California, United States, comprising eleven colleges. It is classified as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity and retains founding affiliations with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ while operating as a secular institution.
Best College Radio Station
Ranked #10 in Best College Radio Station (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best College Theater
Ranked #21 in Best College Theater (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #110 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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One University Dr., Orange, California, 92866
Visit University SiteNational rank
Ranked #272 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #393 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1102 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1620 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1250–1430
SAT ERW: 630–710
SAT math: 620–720
ACT composite: 28–32
Total: 9,961
Undergrad: 7,874
Undergrad full-time: 7,330
Graduate: 2,087
Part-time: 938
In-state
Tuition: $62,784
Total cost on campus: $85,080
Out-of-state
Tuition: $62,784
Total cost on campus: $85,080
Room & board: $17,378
Books & supplies: $1,600
Receive aid: 91%
Avg grant aid: $33,274
Pell grant recipients: 20%
Rent: $1,558 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $9.10
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.