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Chapman University Teaching Programs

Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orange, CA. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Chapman University Rankings

Chapman University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#10 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#36 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Chapman University?

Contact information for Chapman University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One University Dr., Orange, CA 92866
Phone:	7149976815
Website:	www.chapman.edu/
Admissions:	www.chapman.edu/admission/index.aspx
Financial Aid:	www.chapman.edu/students/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/index.aspx

How Do I Get Into Chapman University?

You can apply to Chapman University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/explore/chapman-university

Chapman University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Chapman University

This is what Chapman University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Chapman University?

Chapman University maintains an acceptance rate of 65%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Chapman University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 630 and 720. Math scores were between 630 and 720.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1260 to 1440. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Chapman University ranged between 28 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Chapman University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,652	3,610	64%
Women	9,973	6,612	66%

Can I Afford Chapman University?

The average net price after aid at Chapman University is $47,527. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$64,580
In-State Fees	$404
Out-of-State Tuition	$64,580
Out-of-State Fees	$404
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$64,984
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$64,984

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at Chapman University receive some form of financial aid (1,796 students).

Nearly 81% of students at Chapman University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,523 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,571.

Student Loan Debt

60% of Chapman University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,669 per year.

Chapman University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,352 students enrolled at Chapman University. Chapman University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,629 undergraduate students at Chapman University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Chapman University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,205
Black or African American	167
Hispanic	1,472
White	3,471
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	15
Two or More Races	656
Non-Resident	228

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Chapman University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	996
Washington	92
Colorado	70
Hawaii	54
New York	48

Additionally, approximately 3.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Chapman University Graduate Student Diversity

2,087 of Chapman University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Chapman University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Chapman University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	505
Black or African American	62
Hispanic	423
White	672
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	129
Non-Resident	231

Online Learning at Chapman University

Chapman University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

43 undergraduate students at Chapman University took at least one online class — of those, 1 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 28 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Chapman University

The following teaching programs are offered at Chapman University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	45	—	—	45
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	35	—	35
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	18	12	30
Curriculum and Instruction	—	19	2	21
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	21	—	21
Special Education and Teaching	—	7	5	12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	4	8	—	12

Academic Programs at Chapman University

Chapman University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Chapman University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.