Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Compare with another college →

Saved colleges stay in your list across these pages; sign in whenever you want them in your account. A saved category is a planning placeholder, not an admission prediction.

Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

Compiled by Admit Coach / GPTKIDS LLC using automated data processing and source checks. Report a correction with the institution ID, field and official source link.

Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

No current testing-policy source review is available for this campus.

Application deadlines · countdown

Add to my calendar

Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by Sep 6 (start now), first essay draft by Sep 20 (start now), lock final essay by Oct 18, submit by Oct 29.

Recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and shown on this year's calendar; confirm on the official admissions and aid pages. Save this college and the dates join your plan and Sunday note.

Chapman University reported a 55.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Chapman University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Orange, CA, with an SAT reference of 1350 and an ACT reference of 30. The historical average net price is $46,555 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

15,914 applicants

SAT reference

1350

Combined score

ACT reference

30

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$46,555

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Chapman University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)125013501440
ACT (composite, 1–36)283032

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

81.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

91.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

7,478

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Chapman University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$33,559
$30,001 – $48,000$33,978
$48,001 – $75,000$33,709
$75,001 – $110,000$40,011
$110,000+$55,066

Top Majors at Chapman University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing560
Visual & Performing Arts394
Psychology151
Communication & Journalism148
Computer & Information Sciences85
Health Professions80
Biological & Biomedical Sciences78
Social Sciences63
English Language & Literature62
Education47

Financial Aid at Chapman University

About Chapman University

Official website: https://www.chapman.edu/

Admissions: https://www.chapman.edu/admission/index.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions About Chapman University

What is the acceptance rate at Chapman University?

Chapman University reported a 56% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 15,914. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Chapman University?

The historical 56% acceptance rate suggests Chapman University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Chapman University?

The imported historical records for Chapman University include an SAT reference value of 1350 and an ACT reference value of 30. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Chapman University?

The stored historical average net price at Chapman University is $46,555 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 91%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $33,274 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Chapman University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Chapman University is 81%. its stored first-year retention rate is 92%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Chapman University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Chapman University?

Chapman University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid December 8, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Chapman University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

Similar Colleges

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · 41% acceptance

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY · 59% acceptance

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · 26% acceptance

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · 54% acceptance

Centre College

Danville, KY · 54% acceptance

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · 51% acceptance

More Colleges in CA

Minerva University

San Francisco, CA · 1% acceptance

Stanford University

Stanford, CA · 4% acceptance

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA · 3% acceptance

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA · 14% acceptance

Pomona College

Claremont, CA · 7% acceptance

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · 9% acceptance

Explore More

All colleges in this state · Chance calculator · How many colleges to apply · All 3,500+ universities · Most affordable colleges · Best value colleges · Test-optional colleges · Engineering programs · Computer science programs · Highest graduation rates · Compare planning tools

Check Your Admission Chances at Chapman University — Free