Acceptance Rate
56%
Enrollment
7,629
Graduation Rate
80%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,070
Retention Rate
90%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1250–1430
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)28–32
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$62,784
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,784
Avg Net Price
$47,527
Room & Board
$17,378
Total COA
$81,327
Median Debt
$20,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$37,985
$30,001–48,000
$40,713
$48,001–75,000
$39,414
$75,001–110,000
$42,194
$110,001+
$54,519
Pell Grant Rate: 20%
Federal Loan Rate: 62%
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Sticker Price$80,162
Estimated Net Price$47,527 (avg)
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Chapman University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
80%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,070
Retention Rate
90%
Median Debt
$20,500
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
31.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
18.6%
Communication
9.0%
Psychology
7.9%
Health Professions
5.3%
Biology
4.6%
Social Sciences
4.6%
Computer Science
3.9%
Education
3.0%
English
2.8%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 474 | $83,362 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 158 | $51,451 |
| Psychology, General | 134 | $52,788 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 133 | $61,840 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 98 | $53,027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 85 | $40,640 |
| Public Health | 84 | $60,106 |
| Political Science and Government | 73 | $64,529 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 62 | $60,270 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 58 | $86,240 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 48 | $75,777 |
| Education, General | 46 | $60,147 |
| Biology, General | 42 | $51,869 |
| Sociology | 34 | $46,686 |
| Journalism | 33 | $60,210 |
Demographics
Men 39%Women 61%
White
48.2%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
18.6%
Asian
16.5%
Two or More
8.9%
International
2.9%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-01-15
App Fee (Domestic)$70
App Fee (International)$70
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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