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Chapman University

#420 in US ranking Orange, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$85,323
Tuition & fees
$67,894
Avg. aid
$31,523
Receiving aid
90%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
1260–1440
ACT range
28–31

Outcomes

Graduation rate
82%
Median salary
$47,798
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Chapman University?

Chapman's recurring events include Homecoming programming and Winterfest, a campus holiday-season gathering. These occasions bring students together with other members of the university community for activities outside the usual class schedule.

Chapman Celebrates is another established university tradition, centered on performances and fundraising. Academic talks, film screenings, performances, and student-produced events add more frequent opportunities to attend or contribute to campus programming. The events available in a particular term depend on the university calendar; an annual tradition should not be confused with a guaranteed event on every student's schedule.

What are the student housing and dining options at Chapman University?

Chapman provides university-operated undergraduate housing, including traditional residence halls and other residential arrangements. Coeducational housing is available, and reported housing information indicates that residence units have high-speed internet access.

Students seeking campus housing should follow the housing application and assignment process for their entry year rather than assume that admission to the university secures a particular building or room type. First-year and continuing students may have different options. Meal plans and campus dining provide food-service choices, but the plan a student selects and where they live affect their expenses.

Off-campus housing is another option for students who want or need to commute. Before signing a lease, students should compare the full cost of rent, utilities, transportation, and parking with a university housing offer, while allowing for Orange County travel times.

Chapman University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

100

Chapman University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
52%
Campus size
90 acres

Chapman University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 9

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Chapman University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Leatherby Libraries

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Chapman University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Chapman University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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