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Summary
Chapman University is a private institution that was founded in 1861. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,300, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 78 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Chapman University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 6. Its tuition and fees are $42,084 (2012-13).
Chapman University is a private school in the in the middle of Orange County, Calif., with a residential campus just 30 miles from Los Angeles. Undergraduates at Chapman can choose from about 45 majors, with business being the most popular program. Chapman offers around 30 areas of study for graduate students, including those in the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, the School of Law, and the College of Educational Studies.
There’s no shortage of things to do at Chapman. The school’s campus is in the city of Orange, in the section of Old Towne, which is home to several shops and cafes. Many movies have been shot in this picturesque town, including That Thing You Do! starring Tom Hanks and Big Momma’s House starring Martin Lawrence. Students can also drive to L.A. in less than an hour, Long Beach in 30 minutes, and Disneyland in 15 minutes. On campus, students can get involved in about 60 student organizations or play for the Chapman Panthers sports teams. Student athletes can choose from five club sports or join one of the nearly 20 varsity teams, which compete at the NCAA Division III Independent level. Notable alumni include Emmett Ashford, who was the first African-American umpire in Major League Baseball.
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"The professors take time to get to know us." That comment is the theme of responses to the "faculty" section of the Chapman University Student Satisfaction Survey. This comes from students who are being challenged by and engaged in a campus environment that addresses the four pillars of a Chapman education - intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual. Chapman University's mission is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens. This mission is expressed by joint undergraduate students/faculty research, small class size, caring faculty who are involved with students, and an expansive breadth of academic programs. Chapman is a university where professors know your name and want to know what you are thinking. Students have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, to engage in international internships, and to participate in full-time faculty led short-term travel courses around the world. The University is offering a wider variety of interdisciplinary courses and encourages students to enroll in these courses so that they learn how issues facing the nation and the world today are interconnected and are outside the scope of a single discipline. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1861 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $190,612,000 |
Applying
When applying to Chapman University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 15, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 31. The application fee at Chapman University is $60. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 44.9 percent and an early acceptance rate of 36.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 44.9% |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | January 31 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Chapman University is 14:1, and the school has 41.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Chapman University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Cinematography and Film/Video Production; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Psychology, General; and Public Relations/Image Management. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89.2 percent.
Student Life
Chapman University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,300, with a gender distribution of 43.2 percent male students and 56.8 percent female students. At this school, 37.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 63.0 percent of students live off campus. Chapman University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 7,155 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Chapman University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Chapman University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Chapman University, 77 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Chapman University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 77% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Chapman University, 62.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $15,527.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $42,084 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $12,204 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
