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Chapman University student guide: campus events and game days, $46,555 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Orange County.
Fast facts about Chapman University
- Founded
- 1861
- Teams
- Chapman Panthers
- Division
- NCAA Division III
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at Chapman University
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
Library
Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library
The Library's non-circulating collection includes literature, films, reference materials and more to support research on the Holocaust in it
Museum
What's on at Chapman University
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
Chapman University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates7,478
Admitted65%
Average net price$46,555per year, after aid
Total cost$83,146per year, before aid
Graduation rate82%
Return for year two92%
Median earnings$70,07010 years after starting
Median debt$20,500at graduation
Students per teacher12 to 1
Average SAT1357
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Most popular majors
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 444 reported graduates$47,455median pay a year after
- Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree · 180 reported graduates$33,357median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 171 reported graduates$23,026median pay a year after
- Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree · 105 reported graduates$24,756median pay a year after
- Public HealthBachelor's Degree · 103 reported graduates$23,217median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Open late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
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1.1 mi from campus
1.1 mi from campusVictory Diner
DinerPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
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1.1 mi from campus
1.1 mi from campusDonde Adela
Colombian restaurantMM
2.1 mi from campus
2.1 mi from campusManchester Marketplace
RestaurantYM
2.4 mi from campus
2.4 mi from campusYang Ming Garden
Chinese restaurantOC
2.6 mi from campus
2.6 mi from campusOrange Curry
Indian restaurantGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
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0.4 mi from campus
0.4 mi from campusSouth Coast Cheer
Fitness trainerDB
0.5 mi from campus
0.5 mi from campusDye Beauty Bar
Hair salonMN
0.8 mi from campus
0.8 mi from campusOC
1.1 mi from campus
1.1 mi from campusOrange County Aikido
Martial arts clubSS
1.4 mi from campus
1.4 mi from campusSynergy Salon and Spa
Beauty salonOG
1.5 mi from campus
1.5 mi from campusThe Original Goodfellas Tattoo and Piercing
Tattoo and piercingShops
Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.
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1.0 mi from campus
1.0 mi from campusLightstyles
Lighting storeSS
2.4 mi from campus
2.4 mi from campusSuzie's Beauty Supply And Salon
Beauty supply storeBB
2.4 mi from campus
2.4 mi from campusBella Blooms
FloristNY
2.7 mi from campus
2.7 mi from campusNew York Carpets & Flooring
Carpet storeLD
3.0 mi from campus
3.0 mi from campusLegacy Decor
Home goods storeArts and culture
Galleries, venues and museums.
MC
On campus
On campusMusco Center For The Arts
Performing arts venueOI
0.4 mi from campus
0.4 mi from campusOrange International Street Fair
Festival venueMR
0.7 mi from campus
0.7 mi from campusThe Music Room
Performing arts venueStudent voices
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Questions students ask about Chapman University
How much does Chapman University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $46,555 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $83,146 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Chapman University?
82% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 92% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Chapman University?
65% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1357. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Chapman University?
Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Film/Video and Photographic Arts (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Chapman University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $70,070. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Chapman University founded?
Chapman University was founded in 1861. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at Chapman University?
Landmarks at Chapman University include Thurmond Clarke Memorial Library (library), Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library (library), Hilbert Museum of California Art (museum).
Where is Chapman University?
One University Dr., Orange, CA, in Orange County.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.