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Chapman University is a private university located in Orange, California. It was established in 1861 as Hesperian College. On the U.S. News & World Report's 2008 rankings of the "Best Colleges in America," Chapman University is listed as the 12th masters-level university in the Western region. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Chapman University’s athletes participate in the NCAA's Division III as an independent school. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Panthers.
Chapman is found in Orange, CA. Orange is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) identity. Chapman is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Chapman is known for its programs in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 6,328 in 2007-2008 at Chapman. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
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 University College
One University Dr
Orange, CA 92866
General Phone: (714) 997-6815
http://www.chapman.edu/univcoll/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 513 | curriculum and instruction, special ed, educational administration, elementary school teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, instructional media design, reading teaching |
| Business and Management | 421 | organizational behavior, human resources, non-profit management |
| Liberal Arts | 414 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, general studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 332 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, school psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 102 | criminology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 52 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Medical Administration | 29 | health services administration |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | social work |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Chapman in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 909 | 14 |
| Bachelor's degree | 847 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 98 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Chapman had a total enrollment of 6,328 students (5,571 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 38% |
| Graduate | 62% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | required |
Financial Aid:
Chapman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 001164A1)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $72,952 | 5 | $73,868 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $61,122 | 19 | $62,078 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $63,083 | 26 | $65,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chapman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Offers part-time study
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