Chapman University
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in California. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,600 within 10 years; strong 82% graduation rate.
About This School
Chapman University is a private nonprofit institution located in Orange, California with approximately 7,478 undergraduate students enrolled. Chapman University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $46,555 per year. The graduation rate is 82%, and the typical graduate earns $56,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California, United States. Encompassing eleven colleges, the university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The school maintains its founding affiliations with the Christian Church and the United Church of Christ, but is a secular university.
This is a strong option for students drawn to Southern California who want a mid-sized private university experience — the 90% freshman retention rate signals that students who enroll tend to stick around and feel good about their choice. The financial picture is reasonable: median debt of $20,500 is on the lower end for a private school, though median earnings of $56,600 a decade out are solid but not exceptional, so it's worth thinking carefully about your major's career trajectory. Worth considering if you're interested in film, the arts, or business in the Orange County/LA market, where Chapman's location and reputation carry real weight.
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,478 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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