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Chapman University

Orange, California · Private · 7,478 undergrads

Chapman University admits 65% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data) and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027.

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Can I get into Chapman University?

65% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1260–1440 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

15,634 applied, 10,230 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Chapman University cost?

$46,708 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $85,323.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$34,494
$30,000–$48,000$30,442
$48,000–$75,000$31,307
$75,000–$110,000$41,191
over $110,000$55,261

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Chapman University due?

67 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
67days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
67days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
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Checked on chapman.edu Nov 8, 2026. See the source

Does Chapman University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Chapman University's fall 2027 rule yet. Chapman University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Chapman University's site

What it's like

7,478
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Orange, CA.
92%
of first-years come back for year two.
69%
finish in four years. 80% within six.
$80.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Chapman University is on

Colleges due Jan 15Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Colleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 30 ACTColleges for a 29 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Chapman University's acceptance rate?
65% for fall 2024: 10,230 of 15,634 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Chapman University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1260 to 1440 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Chapman University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $31,307 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $85,323.
When is the Chapman University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 15, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on chapman.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
What is Chapman University's graduation rate?
80% of students finish within six years and 69% within four (IPEDS).