Chapman University
Orange, California
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.75
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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.
- Rankings
#10 (Princeton Review)▼
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 ↗
National 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.
- Tuition — In-State
$62,784▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $85,080
Room & Board: $17,378
Books & Supplies: $1,600
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $33,274
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$62,784▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $85,080
Room & Board: $17,378
Books & Supplies: $1,600
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $33,274
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1250–1430▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1250–1430
SAT ERW: 630–710
SAT Math: 620–720
ACT Composite: 28–32
- Admit Rate
- 56%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.75
- Total Enrollment
- 9,961
- Undergrad
- 7,874
- Graduate
- 2,087
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Retention Rate
- 90%
- Graduation Rate
- 80%
- Official Portal
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One University Dr., Orange, California, 92866
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