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Chapman University
- One University Dr.
- Orange, CA 92866
- OPEID College Code: 00116400
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- General Phone: (714) 997-6815
- President: James L. Doti
- Website: www.chapman.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 6,022
- College Mascot: Panthers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $65.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,913 | 2,946 | 4,859 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 823 (43%) | 1,576 (53%) | 2,399 (49%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 330 (40%) | 607 (39%) | 937 (39%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 747 | 80% |
| ACT ® Exam | 337 | 36% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 552 | 665 |
| SAT ® Math | 553 | 669 |
| SAT ® Writing | 555 | 667 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 12% | 11% | 82% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,960 | $5,200 | $9,493 | $16,221 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 62 | 37 | 42 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,417 | 3,903 | 3,467 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $32,608 | $29,900 | $28,050 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $32,608 | $29,900 | $28,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,880 | $10,500 | $10,471 |
| Other Expenses | $2,192 | $2,191 | $2,191 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,117 | $8,550 | $8,100 |
| Other Expenses | $3,270 | $2,850 | $2,700 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,270 | $2,850 | $2,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $47,780 | $43,691 | $41,812 |
| Out of State | $47,780 | $43,691 | $41,812 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $47,095 | $42,400 | $39,950 |
| Out of State | $47,095 | $42,400 | $39,950 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $36,978 | $33,850 | $31,850 |
| Out of State | $36,978 | $33,850 | $31,850 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $34,516 | $34,516 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,022 Undergraduate: 4,193 Graduate: 1,280 Professional: 549
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,479 Female: 3,543
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,710 Female: 2,483
- Graduate Gender Male: 468 Female: 812
- Professional Gender Male: 301 Female: 248
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,282 Part-Time: 740
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,981 Part-Time: 212
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 768 Part-Time: 512
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 533 Part-Time: 16
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 187 | 3% |
| American Indian | 40 | 0.7% |
| Black | 124 | 2% |
| Asian | 499 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 623 | 10% |
| White | 3,902 | 65% |
| Unknown | 647 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 72 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,783 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,671 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,123 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 860 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 224 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 127 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 106 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 47 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,176 | 812 | 364 |
| Faculty Status | 607 | 309 | 298 |
| Tenured Faculty | 134 | 134 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 607 | 309 | 298 |
| Primarily Instruction | 607 | 309 | 298 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 153 | 146 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 151 | 112 | 39 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 265 | 245 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 200 | 182 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 19 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 21 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,042 (291) | $91,160 (175) | $78,322 (116) |
| Professor | $111,916 (83) | $113,788 (58) | $107,575 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $88,549 (71) | $91,431 (52) | $80,659 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,712 (121) | $72,021 (59) | $69,466 (62) |
| Instructor | $56,639 (16) | $58,283 (6) | $55,653 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $108,715 (16) | $114,711 (8) | $102,719 (8) |
| Professor | $122,950 (7) | $123,877 (6) | $117,393 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $104,429 (4) | $78,487 (1) | $113,076 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $92,215 (5) | $95,942 (1) | $91,284 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,194 (307) | $91,278 (183) | $78,691 (124) |
| Professor | $111,036 (90) | $112,622 (64) | $107,132 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $88,383 (75) | $90,918 (53) | $82,276 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,900 (126) | $72,129 (60) | $69,782 (66) |
| Instructor | $56,639 (16) | $58,283 (6) | $55,653 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 331 | 180 | 151 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 323 | 179 | 144 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Football | 75 | 75 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Rowing | 23 | - | 23 |
| Soccer | 43 | 20 | 23 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 12 | - | 12 |
| Cross Country | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Water Polo | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,000 | $25,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,653 | $6,330 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 21 | 21 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 67% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 65% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 35% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Hispanic | 70% |
| White | 67% |
| Unknown | 72% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 67% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 10 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 35 | 32 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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