ENROLLMENT
Full-time:
2,323
Part-time:
192
Graduate School:
1,127
Total:
3,642

FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
2,057
Number accepted:
1,186
Number enrolled:
505
Average SAT scores:
V 580 M 550
Average ACT score:
28
Average GPA:
3.51
Freshman retention rate:
84%

COSTS:
Tuition:
$26,160
Room and Board:
$10,924
Fees, books, misc.:
$1,800

FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
74%
Average financial aid package:
$17,400

FACULTY:
Full-time:
188
Part-time:
N/A
Ph.D.:
85%
Student-faculty ratio:
16:1

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College Description
Founded in 1861, Chapman University is a comprehensive, residential liberal arts and sciences university located in suburban Orange, California. Our beautiful and smog-free south coast location has been rated by Places Rated Almanac as "the #1 place to live in North America," citing the superior climate, cultural, recreational, educational, and career-entry opportunities. Los Angeles is 35 miles to the north, and San Diego is 80 miles to the south. Nearby entertainment venues include Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the Orange County Performing Arts Center, major league baseball, and hockey. Pristine west coast beaches are less than ten miles from the campus, and seasonal snow skiing is 90 minutes away. Although predominantly from California, Chapman's students come from 40 states, as well as approximately 10% of it's students coming from 34 foreign countries. Over the past five years, Chapman students have been named Truman Scholars, Coro Fellows, USA Today All-USA College Academic team members, NCAA All-Americans, and NCAA Academic All-Americans.

Academic Life
Chapman University's academic structure includes the Wilkinson College of Letters and Sciences, the School of Business and Economics, the School of Communication Arts, the School of Education, the School of Film and Television, the School of Music, and School of Law. Chapman is part of a long heritage of higher educational institutions which were founded by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical, and productive lives as global citizens. Programs of distinction include the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research which is internationally recognized for econometric forecasting, nationally competitive programs in film and television and physical therapy, and our American Bar Association-accredited School of Law. Other nationally accredited programs include the AACSB-accredited School of Business and Economics, the IFT-accredited program in Food Science and Nutrition, the NASM-accredited School of Music, and the APTA-accredited graduate program in Physical Therapy.

Campus Life
Electric, involving, and outdoor-oriented. In addition to taking advantage of the obvious benefits associated with the southern California climate, Chapman students enjoy a dynamic student activities program including an associated students government which actively participates in the administration of the University. Over 70 clubs and organizations are available, including many with serious commitments to a wide range of community service efforts. Chapman's Greek system includes five nationally-chartered fraternities and sororities. A comprehensive intramural sports program involves a myriad of sports activities for all campus community members throughout the school year. On-campus intercollegiate athletic events, music, art, and theatre productions provide students with numerous, on-going extracurricular activity options. Chapman's proximity to area recreational and cultural opportunities allows Chapman students to enjoy the essence of what makes Orange County's south coast area an enviable environment in which to live and learn. Where else can students go surfing in the morning, attend mid-day classes, then go snow skiing in the afternoon?

Facilities and Resources
Chapman's campus features a blend of ivy-covered, traditional facilities with the newest in state-of-the-art internet and satellite connected environments. The 90,000 square foot Argyros Forum includes the primary campus dining area, conference and classroom facilities, and associated students offices. Bertea Hall is home for the School of Music. Memorial Auditorium seats 1,000 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hutton Sports Center includes a 3,000 seat arena, 5,000 seat outdoor stadium, four championship tennis courts, and a training and fitness facilities for the campus and surrounding community. The Thrumond Clarke Library includes 250,000 hard volumes as well as internet services which include an e-mail account for each student and staff member. Newly completed Beckman Hall houses the School of Business and Economics and information technology programs, including mathematics and computer sciences, and features cutting-edge internet and satellite connectivity and hardware. The School of Communication Arts facilities include the Guggenheim Art Gallery and 250-seat repertory-style Waltmar Theatre. The Hashinger Science Center features laboratories for nuclear science, radiation, genetics, crystallography, food science, and physical therapy. Five residence halls and six apartment buildings are located conveniently on the edge of campus. During the next year, a five-story parking structure and the Wallace All-Faiths Chapel will also be completed.

Athletics/Sports
Chapman's long and distinguished heritage in intercollegiate sports includes five NCAA national championships in baseball, tennis, and softball. Chapman competes as an independent in the NCAA Division III level and fields teams in baseball, basketball (m/w), crew (m/w), cross-country (m/w), football, golf, lacrosse, soccer (m/w), softball, swimming (w), tennis (m/w), track and field (w), volleyball (w), and water polo. Approximately 20% of Chapman's student body participates in intercollegiate athletics and last year, four student-athletes were honored as All-Americans, and fourteen as Academic All-Americans.

Financial Aid
Over 70% of Chapman's students benefit from some type of financial aid or scholarship assistance. Need-based financial awards include a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study jobs. Awards are renewable, assuming students complete the annual application process on time. The "family contribution" component of an award will stay much the same annually if the family's financial circumstances remain the same. By using a combination of Chapman's internal resources and federal and state funding, an individual financial aid package can be tailored to meet the student's financial need. Merit and talent scholarship awards, regardless of financial need, round out the types of financial assistance that Chapman offers.

Chapman offers an Early Aid Estimator service which gives students an up front picture of what their prospective aid/scholarship eligibility would be, rather than waiting for the post-admission, official aid awarding period. Students inquiring for information about Chapman will automatically receive the Early Aid Estimator form with instructions for completion.

Admission Requirements
The University is interested in admitting students whose prior records indicate that they will be successful in a competitive collegiate environment. Freshman applicants are considered for admission primarily on the nature and sequence of their high school coursework, the grade point average achieved, and their results on either the SAT or ACT examination. When applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the campus and meet with a member of the Admission staff. Arrangements for an interview and tour of the campus can be made through the Office of Admission. Prospective applicants can choose between a non-binding November 30th Early Action Deadline, the January 31st Priority Application Deadline, or the February 28th Late Application Deadline. Students submitting applications after February 28th will be considered for admission on a space-available basis only.

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