Chapman University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$58,250

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$40,451

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.695%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

60.4%

15,098 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

9,991

89.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

79.7%

1,113 Graduates

About

Chapman University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Chapman University were General Business Administration & Management (471 degrees awarded), Business & Corporate Communications (130 degrees), and General Psychology (117 degrees).

In 2021, 2,914 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chapman University. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,372 degrees), 2.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (526 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chapman University is $58,250, which is $35,066 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Chapman University is $58,250, which is $35,066 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $40,451.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Chapman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$58,250

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Chapman University was $58,250. The cost of tuition at Chapman University is $35,066 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chapman University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$40,451

2021 Value

8.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Chapman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,451. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Chapman University grew by 8.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chapman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,284

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chapman University was of $14,284 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chapman University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Chapman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chapman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.695%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Chapman University was 0.695%, which represents 11 out of the 1582 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Chapman University received 15,098 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.94% annual growth. Out of those 15,098 applicants, 9,115 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.4% acceptance rate.

There were 9,991 students enrolled at Chapman University in 2021. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Chapman University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

9,115

Accepted Out of 15,098

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chapman University was 60.4% (9,115 admissions from 15,098 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 58.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.94%, while admissions grew by 9.78%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Chapman University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2021)

370

Scores Submitted (2021)

22% of enrolled first-time students at Chapman University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Chapman University had a total enrollment of 9,991 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Chapman University is 8,927 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,064. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at Chapman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chapman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 7.39% Two or More Races, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Chapman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.6%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.2%), followed by Asian Female (16.3%) and White Male (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chapman University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,991 students. The full-time enrollment at Chapman University is 8,927 and the part-time enrollment is 1,064. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at Chapman University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chapman University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chapman University was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Chapman University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chapman University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,609 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,769 enrolled students
Asian
1,736 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chapman University is 46.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 7.39% Two or More Races, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 437 students (4.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 698 more women than men received degrees from Chapman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chapman University is white (1,372 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (526 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Chapman University is General Business Administration & Management (471 degrees awarded), followed by Business & Corporate Communications (130 degrees) and General Psychology (117 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chapman University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (160 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (389 degrees), and English (101 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University are Elementary & middle school teachers (241,589 people), Other managers (235,139 people), Postsecondary teachers (150,033 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (138,285 people), and Secondary school teachers (119,735 people).

The most specialized majors at Chapman University in 2021 are Legal (160 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (389 degrees), English (101 degrees), Communications (192 degrees), and Communication Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Credit analysts

The most specialized majors at Chapman University are Legal (160 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (389 degrees), English (101 degrees), Communications (192 degrees), and Communication Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University are Elementary & secondary schools (530,466 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (363,690 people), Computer Systems Design (204,967 people), Legal services (144,229 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (141,061 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chapman University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
471 degree-majors awarded
Business & Corporate Communications
130 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
117 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chapman University was General Business Administration & Management with 471 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Chapman University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,108

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,806

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,108 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University, which is 0.614 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,806).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chapman University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 318 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.35 times more than the 236 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 236 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.742 times less than the 318 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 72% of students graduating from Chapman University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Chapman University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.58% of graduates (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,372 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
526 degrees awarded
Asian
455 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chapman University is white (1,372 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (526 degrees).

5.46% of degree recipients (159 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
838 degrees awarded
White Male
534 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
332 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chapman University is white female (838 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (534 degrees).

Operations

Chapman University has an endowment valued at nearly $564M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 140M (24.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Chapman University had a total salary expenditure of 358M. Chapman University employs 208 Assistant professors, 160 Professors and 156 Associate professors. Most academics at Chapman University are Female Assistant professor (115), Male Professor (112), and Male Assistant professor (93).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chapman University are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 167 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 163 employees, and Management with 149 employees.

Endowment

$564M

2021 Endowment

37%

growth from 2020

Chapman University has an endowment valued at about $564M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Chapman University grew 37% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $514M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chapman University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$181M

2021 Salaries

1.61%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Chapman University paid a median of $181M in salaries, which represents 50.6% of their overall expenditure ($358M) and a 1.61% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$68.8M

Instructional Salaries

550

Number of Employees

In 2021, Chapman University paid a total of $68.8M to 550 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

208 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

167 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chapman University were Assistant professor with 208 employees, Professor with 160 employees, and Associate professor with 156 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chapman University were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 167 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 163 employees, and Management with 149 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chapman University was Female Assistant professor with 115 employees, Male Professor with 112 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 93 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chapman University.