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Colleges / Chapman University

Chapman University

Orange, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate73%

Chapman University Student Life

Chapman University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Chapman University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Spring Sizzle and Midnight Breakfast.

Does Chapman University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Chapman University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 47%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 3,714
Number of Students Living On-Campus 3,590
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Chapman University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Chapman University students live off campus. In 2023, 47% of undergrads at Chapman University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 53% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Chapman University. There are 3,714 spots available in on-campus housing for all 7,869 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,590 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Chapman University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Chapman University Athletics

At Chapman University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Chapman University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Water Polo NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Is Chapman University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Chapman University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Chapman University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Chapman University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Chapman University has full safety education program.

Plan a Visit to Chapman University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Chapman University, take Interstate 5 to Orange, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to SNA - John Wayne (Santa Ana) airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in California you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Chapman University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Chapman University

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Chapman University Students

60%

Women

40%

Men

93%

Full Time

7%

Part Time

69%

In State

31%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

49%

18%

16%

9%

3%

2%

2%

0.30%

0.17%

Undergraduate Students

7,869

Graduate Students

2,145

Non-Resident / International Students

209

Chapman University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,014

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

73%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$62,784

Out-of-State

$62,784

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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