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Chapman University

Orange, CA·Private·~65% acceptance

Chapman University is a private university in Orange, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 65% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $46,555 per year. About 81% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $70,070 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$46,555/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $83,146
Aid cuts ~$36,591/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.54–4
SAT (middle 50%)1260–1440
ACT (middle 50%)28–31
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
81%
graduation rate
92%
freshman retention
$58,080
median earnings, 6yr
$70,070
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Chapman University's acceptance rate?
Chapman University admits about 65% of applicants.
How much does Chapman University cost?
At Chapman University, the average net price after aid is about $46,555 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $83,146 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Chapman University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1260–1440 on the SAT and 28–31 on the ACT.
What are Chapman University's application deadlines?
Chapman University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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