Chapman University
Orange, California · Private, a midsize city · 7,478 undergraduates
Affiliated with Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Is it hard to get into Chapman?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayRequired
- PortfolioRequired
How much does Chapman cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $34,494 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $30,442 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $31,307 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $41,191 |
| Over $110,000 | $55,261 |
- Room and board on campus
- $18,438 a year; $16,160 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,600 a year
- The school's own grants
- 87% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $29,786
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Chapman students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Chapman graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Chapman students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Chapman?
- Background
- White 47%, Hispanic 20%, Black 2%, Asian 16%, Two or more 9%, International 3%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 3,714 beds
What do Chapman graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 | $83,771 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 134 | $73,662 | $102,127 | $20,500 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 27 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 75 | $80,012 | $107,058 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 869 | $61,230 | $95,150 | $19,000 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 176 | $53,571 | $81,974 | $19,500 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 106 | $64,822 | $99,886 | $20,500 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 80 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 103 | $37,940 | $79,399 | $21,000 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 35 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 88 | Hidden | $83,643 | $19,250 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 33 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 44 | Hidden | Hidden | $19,500 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 11 | Hidden | $82,168 | Hidden |
| Physics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 49 | $50,997 | $68,315 | $16,750 |
| History | 36 | Hidden | Hidden | $18,500 |
| Philosophy | 40 | Hidden | $80,702 | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 70 | $34,583 | $40,403 | $19,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 21 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 101 | $34,412 | $70,169 | $18,750 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | 68 | $28,158 | $50,040 | $21,759 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 61 | $52,532 | $72,994 | $16,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 195 | $26,203 | $46,890 | $21,875 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 377 | $40,622 | $67,354 | $19,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 | Hidden | $45,410 | Hidden |
| Graphic Communications | 75 | $26,232 | Hidden | $19,500 |
| Music | 51 | $27,373 | $48,937 | $23,500 |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computational Science | 32 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare Chapman with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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Social sciences