Chapman is in a medium-sized city, in Orange, California. The school has a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation. Chapman is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at Chapman than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include law, media, drama and performing arts, and photography and commercial art.
Chapman does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 539 to 652 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 543 and 655. Chapman attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Chapman are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 5,732 students (5,210 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Chapman attend full-time. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Chapman belong to the Division III Independents for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
Chapman University
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866
General Phone: (714) 997-6815
Admissions Phone: (714) 997-6711
Financial Aid Phone: (714) 997-6741
http://www.chapman.edu
Chapman awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 240 | business management, organizational behavior, human resources, accounting, managerial economics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 158 | cinematography, film studies, photography |
| Law | 155 | law, legal studies, advanced legal research, pre-law |
| Liberal Arts | 146 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, creative writing, international relations, American government and politics, American history, European history, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 135 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, school counseling, secondary teaching, educational administration, English teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 119 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy, educational psychology, school psychology, music therapy, clinical psychology |
| Media | 105 | advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, communication studies, mass communication, journalism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 69 | playwriting and screenwriting, drama, dance, dance courses, directing, theatre design |
| Science | 29 | exercise physiology, molecular biology, biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Music | 17 | voice, music, music performance, conducting, music theory and composition |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | athletic trainer, nutrition sciences, health and physical education, exercise science |
| Design | 8 | graphic design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminology |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Chapman in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 743 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 346 | 22 |
| First-professional degree | 128 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 18 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 3 |
In 2005, Chapman had a total enrollment of 5,732 students (5,210 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 68% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Chapman offers campus housing for 1,362 of its 5,210 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Orange, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,463 | 2,007 | 58% | 830 | 41% |
| Men | 1,461 | 762 | 52% | 322 | 42% |
| Women | 2,002 | 1,245 | 62% | 508 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 539 | 652 |
| SAT Math | 543 | 655 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (714) 997-6711
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,050 |
| Room and board | $ 10,471 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,191 |
Financial Aid:
Chapman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 116400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (714) 997-6741
Chapman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 79 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $73,473 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $86,179 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $99,548 | 11 | $94,839 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $77,381 | 25 | $77,397 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $62,769 | 38 | $61,239 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $51,738 | 11 | $49,633 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 147 | $78,753 | 85 | $68,838 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division III Independents |
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Studies, General
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
American History (United States)
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
European History
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chapman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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