
Orange, CA
Open Admissions
Graduation
Chapman University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Orange, California. With an enrollment of approximately 7,629 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 56%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 82%. Graduates earn a median salary of $70,070 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $47,527 per year.
Acceptance Rate
56%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
82%
Enrollment
7,629
Total students
Median Earnings
$70,070
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$62,784
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,784
Per year
Average Net Price
$47,527
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
28 – 32
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
620
Median
655
75th
720
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
29
75th
32
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$190,108
10-Year Earnings
$700,700
ROI Multiple
3.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students