Chapman University Orange California

Chapman University

Website: http://www.chapman.edu
Address: One University Dr. , Orange , California – 92866
Phone: (714) 997-6815
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type
Four or more years Private not-for-profit
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Bachelor’s, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s
Campus setting
Midsize City
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Master’s Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Division III Independents
Religious affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Calendar system
Four-one-four plan
Remedial services
Yes
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
Yes
On-campus daycare
Yes
Distance learning
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Weekend/evening college
No
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$55
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
5,356
2,077
3,279
Percent admitted
50%
49%
51%
Admitted applicants who enrolled
36%
39%
34%
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
548
666
SAT Math
561
674
SAT Writing
559
672
ACT Composite
25
29
ACT English
25
31
ACT Math
24
29
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Admissions test scores
Required
COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$33,760
Out-of-state tuition
$33,760
Books and supplies
$1,100
On-campus room and board
$11,315
On-campus other expenses
$1,900
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
85%
–
Federal grant aid
12%
$5,562
State or local grant aid
9%
$9,493
Institutional grant aid
82%
–
Loan aid
53%
$5,922
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
6,128
42%
58%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
4,300
Estimated graduates enrolled
1,831
Undergraduates 24 years old
94%
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
4%
GRADUATION RATE
Total
67%
Men
65%
Women
69%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
49%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
62%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
67%

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
$30,798
$32,622
$34,716
$36,764
5.9%
Books and supplies
$1,100
$1,100
$1,100
$1,200
9.1%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$10,500
$11,880
$11,315
$12,832
13.4%
Other
$2,191
$2,192
$1,900
$2,000
5.3%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$8,550
$10,117
$10,035
$10,816
7.8%
Other
$2,850
$3,270
$3,338
$3,508
5.1%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$2,850
$3,270
$3,338
$3,508
5.1%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
On Campus
$44,589
$47,794
$49,031
$52,796
7.7%
Off Campus
$43,298
$47,109
$49,189
$52,288
6.3%
Off Campus with Family
$34,748
$36,992
$39,154
$41,472
5.9%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$55
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
6,159
2,490
3,669
Percent admitted
56%
55%
57%
Percent admitted who enrolled
30%
33%
28%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
 
X
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Recommendations
X
 
Formal demonstration of competencies
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
788
76%
ACT
417
40%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
547
661
SAT Math
568
678
SAT Writing
557
671
ACT Composite
25
29
ACT English
25
31
ACT Math
24
29
ACT Writing
8
10

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
3/31/1956 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) – Professional schools
1/1/1998 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
2/28/1928 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
7/1/2008 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1996 –
Accredited