Chapman University admitted 65% of applicants for fall 2024 (10,230 of 15,634, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1260–1440.
The numbers
Applied
15,634
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
28–31
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
16%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$70
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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.
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).
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.
Early decision is offered for fall 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
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
Questions people ask
What is Chapman University's acceptance rate?
Chapman University admitted 65% of applicants for fall 2024 (10,230 of 15,634, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Chapman University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1260–1440. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: chapman.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 8, 2026)
