Chapman University

https://www.chapman.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,580

3.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$47,902

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

65.4%

15,634 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,760

91.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

81.8%

1,314 Graduates

About

Chapman University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Chapman University were General Business Administration & Management (425 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (184 degrees), and General Psychology (162 degrees).

In 2024, 2,780 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chapman University. 61.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,335 degrees), 2.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (531 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chapman University is $64,580, which is $32,660 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Chapman University is $64,580, which is $32,660 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $47,902.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Chapman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,580

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chapman University was $64,580. The cost of tuition at Chapman University is $32,660 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chapman University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$47,902

2024 Value

0.281%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Chapman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $47,902. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Chapman University grew by 0.281%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chapman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,239

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chapman University was of $16,239 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.18% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chapman University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Chapman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.41% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chapman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Chapman University received 15,634 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.76% annual growth. Out of those 15,634 applicants, 10,230 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.4% acceptance rate.

There were 9,760 students enrolled at Chapman University in 2024. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Chapman University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,230

Accepted Out of 15,634

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chapman University was 65.4% (10,230 admissions from 15,634 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 55.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.76%, while admissions grew by 15.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Chapman University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2024)

236

Scores Submitted (2024)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Chapman University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Chapman University had a total enrollment of 9,760 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Chapman University is 8,899 students and the part-time enrollment is 861. This means that 91.2% of students enrolled at Chapman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chapman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.7% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 8.14% Two or More Races, 2.35% Black or African American, 0.236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Chapman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.7%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.6%), followed by Asian Female (15.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chapman University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,760 students. The full-time enrollment at Chapman University is 8,899 and the part-time enrollment is 861. This means that 91.2% of students enrolled at Chapman University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chapman University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chapman University was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Chapman University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chapman University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,171 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,902 enrolled students
Asian
1,713 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chapman University is 42.7% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 8.14% Two or More Races, 2.35% Black or African American, 0.236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 456 students (4.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 620 more women than men received degrees from Chapman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chapman University is white (1,335 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (531 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Chapman University is General Business Administration & Management (425 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (184 degrees) and General Psychology (162 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chapman University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (513 degrees awarded), Legal (145 degrees), and English (91 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University are Other managers (276,804 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (231,283 people), Postsecondary teachers (153,185 people), Secondary school teachers (149,863 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (148,759 people).

The most specialized majors at Chapman University in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (513 degrees awarded), Legal (145 degrees), English (91 degrees), Communication Technologies (30 degrees), and Communications (163 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Chapman University are Visual & Performing Arts (513 degrees awarded), Legal (145 degrees), English (91 degrees), Communication Technologies (30 degrees), and Communications (163 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University are Elementary & secondary schools (580,416 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (396,073 people), Computer Systems Design (257,198 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,237 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (152,747 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chapman University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
425 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
184 degrees awarded
General Psychology
162 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chapman University was General Business Administration & Management with 425 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Chapman University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,080

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,700

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,080 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University, which is 0.635 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,700).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chapman University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 241 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.22 times more than the 198 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 198 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.822 times less than the 241 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

76%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 76% of students graduating from Chapman University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Chapman University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.99% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,335 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
531 degrees awarded
Asian
455 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chapman University is white (1,335 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (531 degrees).

2.05% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
895 degrees awarded
White Female
870 degrees awarded
White Female
869 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chapman University is white female (895 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (870 degrees).

Operations

Chapman University has an endowment valued at nearly $805M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 112M (13.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Chapman University had a total salary expenditure of 473M. Chapman University employs 210 Assistant professors, 172 Associate professors and 171 Professors. Most academics at Chapman University are Male Professor (122), Female Assistant professor (119), and Male Assistant professor (91).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chapman University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 167 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 163 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 159 employees.

Endowment

$805M

2024 Endowment

20.4%

growth from 2023

Chapman University has an endowment valued at about $805M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Chapman University grew 20.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $553M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chapman University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$213M

2024 Salaries

3.13%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Chapman University paid a median of $213M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($473M) and a 3.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.14% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.3% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$79.7M

Instructional Salaries

587

Number of Employees

In 2024, Chapman University paid a total of $79.7M to 587 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chapman University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 167 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 163 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 159 employees.

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