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$64,984
per year
In-State Tuition
73%
Acceptance Rate
82%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
Chapman University is an educational institution in Orange, CA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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19 of 19 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Arts & Communications
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Human Services Administration
Digital Media & Content
Engineering
14
Sports
11
Men’s teams
12
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Water Polo
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Chapman automatically considers first-year applicants who apply by the admission deadline for merit scholarships of up to $42,000 per year.
Chapman Merit Scholarship
Competitive$42,000 per year · Amounts vary; up to $42,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 2.75 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment (12 or more credits); eight semesters for first-year students
Apply by the admission deadline; automatically considered, no separate application. Award is included with the offer of admission.
Based on academics, rigor of curriculum, quality of application and test scores if submitted. Applied only toward tuition. Not available to students who accept Chapman employee tuition remission or a Tuition Exchange scholarship.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$33,559
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$70,070
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Human Growth and Development Psychology & Education | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Orange, California
Orange County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
51 career paths
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