University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
66% admitted · $30,366/yr after aid
Chapman University
Orange, CA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 65%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $46,708
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $80,694
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Chapman University is a private nonprofit college in Orange, CA with 7,478 undergraduates. It admits 65% of applicants, and admitted students average 1357 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $46,708 per year ($34,494 for families earning under $30,000). 83% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,694 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 65%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 15,914
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,849
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing630–720
200800
SAT Math630–720
200800
ACT Composite28–31
136
What Chapman University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $85,323
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $67,894
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$34,494
- $30–48k$30,442
- $48–75k$31,307
- $75–110k$41,191
- $110k+$55,261
Get a personal estimate with Chapman University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $80,694
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,478
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White47%
- Hispanic20%
- Black2%
- Asian16%
Chapman University FAQ
What is Chapman University's acceptance rate?+
Chapman University admits 65% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Chapman University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 630–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1357.
What ACT score do you need for Chapman University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–31.
Is Chapman University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Chapman University?+
In Fall 2023, 15,914 students applied to Chapman University and 8,849 were admitted; 1,806 enrolled.
Does Chapman University consider legacy status?+
No. Chapman University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Chapman University require an essay?+
Chapman University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Chapman University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $85,323 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $46,708.
What is Chapman University's graduation rate?+
83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 111948 · How we use this data
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