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Chapman University is a private, nonprofit university located in the city of Orange in Orange County, California. It was established as Hesperian College and opened on March 4, 1861. The university offers an array of degree programs in diverse areas of study. Chapman University is organized into the following academic units:
The university participates in the NCAA's Division III as an independent athletic program. The university's athletic program consists of over 15 intercollegiate teams and 3 club sports. CU's teams are nicknamed the Panthers.
Chapman is in a medium-sized city, in Orange, CA. 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. Of people who applied to the school in 2007, 49% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 552 to 665 for students at Chapman. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 553 and 669.
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 2007, had 6,022 students (5,570 full-time equivalent).
Chapman makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school 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
http://www.chapman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 297 | business management, accounting, human resources, organizational behavior, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 225 | English, liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, political science, sociology, European history, American history, peace and conflict resolution, ... |
| Law | 200 | law, legal studies, tax law, pre-law |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 161 | cinematography, film studies, film and photography |
| Therapy And Counseling | 143 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, music therapy |
| Media | 130 | public relations, communication studies, broadcast journalism, journalism, mass communication |
| Education And Teaching | 129 | curriculum and instruction, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, educational administration, English teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 80 | playwriting and screenwriting, drama, dance |
| Science | 33 | biology, exercise physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biopsychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 25 | athletic trainer, nutrition sciences |
| Music | 15 | music performance, voice, music, music theory and composition, conducting |
| Design | 14 | graphic design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 11 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Chapman in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 898 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 401 | 20 |
| First-professional degree | 169 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 35 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, Chapman had a total enrollment of 6,022 students (5,570 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 66% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Chapman offers campus housing for 1,226 of its 5,570 (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 | 4,859 | 2,399 | 49% | 937 | 39% |
| Men | 1,913 | 823 | 43% | 330 | 40% |
| Women | 2,946 | 1,576 | 54% | 607 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 552 | 665 |
| SAT Math | 553 | 669 |
| SAT Writing | 555 | 667 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,608 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,608 |
| Room and board | $ 11,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,192 |
Financial Aid:
Chapman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 116400)
Chapman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $123,877 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $113,076 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $91,284 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $114,711 | 8 | $102,719 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 58 | $113,788 | 25 | $107,575 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 52 | $91,431 | 19 | $80,659 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 59 | $72,021 | 62 | $69,466 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $58,283 | 10 | $55,653 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 175 | $91,160 | 116 | $78,322 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Studies, General
Pre-Law Studies
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Anthropology
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
European History
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
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
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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