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Chapman University University College

Chapman University University College

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:

  • Argyros School of Business and Economics
  • College of Performing Arts
  • Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Knott Studios
  • Schmid College of Science
  • School of Education
  • School of Law in Kennedy Hall
  • University College
  • Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Chapman University’s athletes participate in the NCAA's Division III as an independent school. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Panthers.

Overview of Chapman University University College

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.

Areas of Study

Chapman is known for its programs in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.

Chapman Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Student Body

Students numbered 6,328 in 2007 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.

Contacting Chapman

Chapman University University College
One University Dr
Orange, CA 92866
General Phone: (714) 997-6815
http://www.chapman.edu

Chapman Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching528curriculum and instruction, educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, school counseling, education, instructional media design, ...
Business And Management428organizational behavior, human resources, non-profit management, human resources development
Liberal Arts375social services, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, general studies
Therapy And Counseling288psychology, marriage and family therapy, school psychology
Security And Law Enforcement103criminology
Computer Science And Engineering44computer and info science, computer science
Medical Administration40health services administration
Family And Social Work9social work
Mathematics3mathematics
Medicine1gerontology

Number of programs and degrees for Chapman in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree87017
Bachelor's degree80911
Postbaccalaureate certificate1187
Associate's degree221
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Chapman Student Body

In 2007, Chapman had a total enrollment of 6,328 students (4,030 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate39%
Graduate61%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White57%
Black7%
Hispanic16%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Unknown14%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-190%
20-212%
22-2411%
25-2924%
30-3415%
35-3915%
40-4922%
50-6410%
65+0%

Chapman Room and Board (2007)

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.

Chapman Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerequired

Chapman Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Chapman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 001164A1)

Chapman Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2624

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
Associate professoracademic year6$67,2028$72,799
Assistant professoracademic year18$61,02915$61,511
Instructoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year26$63,20824$66,288

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Chapman Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Human Resources Development
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
Education, General
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
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

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

MEDICINE
Gerontology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology

Chapman Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Chapman Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Chapman % students 40 years or older
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Chapman Number of students
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Chapman % of degrees in education and teaching
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Chapman Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Chapman % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Chapman Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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