Chapman University-University College

Chapman University was originally established as Hesperian College and begab operating in March, 1861. Its opening was deliberately timed to fall in the hour of President Lincoln’s inauguration. The California Christian College bought Hesperian College in 1920 and named after C.C. Chapman in 1934, its primary benefactor and chairman of the board of trustees. Though it’s related to the Christian Church, it admits students from all backgrounds. Chapman University is comprised of four colleges and four schools:

• School of Law
• Argyros School of Business and Economics
• Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
• College of Performing Arts
• Schmid College of Science
• Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• University College

Chapman University offers more than 40 undergraduate and over 10 graduate programs. It also co-produces the OC Channel. It placed 12th among masters-level universities in 2008 by the U.S. News & World Report.

Chapman University-University College Highlights

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

• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Chapman Students

The student enrollment at Chapman was 6,328 in 2007 (4,030 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 39% of enrolled students and graduate students are 61%.

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

On-campus housing is not available.