Chapman University

Chapman University is a private, co-educational university located in Orange County, California. It was founded as Hesperian College in 1861. Its first classes were held on March 4, 1861, on the exact hour of President Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. The College was renamed Chapman University in 1934, in honor of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Charles C. Chapman. The University offers admission to more than 5,000 students every year.

The schools, colleges and institutions under Chapman University include the following:

• Argyros School of Business and Economics
• College of Performing Arts
• Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (in Knott Studios)
• Schmid College of Science
• School of Education
• School of Law (in Kennedy Hall)
• University College

The official mascot of the University is the Panther. It's men's teams participate in baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, cross country, tennis, football and water polo.

Chapman University Highlights

Where Chapman University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, media, photography and commercial art, law, and therapy and counseling.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of students.
• Selective admissions.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Chapman Students

The student enrollment at Chapman was 6,022 in 2007 (5,570 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 68% of enrolled students, graduate students are 22%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 9%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Chapman participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Chapman provides on-campus housing for 1,226 of its 5,570 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Chapman Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Chapman is in the Division III Independents for major sports.

Chapman Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: