Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Chapman University is 72.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.91%. 5,055 men and 8,635 women applied to Chapman and 3,492 men and 6,436 women students were accepted.
Among them, 736 men and 1,340 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Chapman.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 13,690 | 5,055 | 8,635 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 9,928 | 3,492 | 6,436 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,076 | 736 | 1,340 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.52% | 69.08% | 74.53% | - | - |
| Yield | 20.91% | 21.08% | 20.82% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 524 students (25% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 252 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Chapman.
The median SAT score is 1,300 with 650 SAT EBRW and 650 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 700 and the 25th percentile is 600. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 700 and 25th percentile is 600 .
The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 26 at Chapman. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 30.
The SAT and ACT scores at Chapman University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1200 | 1300 | 1400 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 650 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,076 first-year students enrolled in Chapman. The proportion of full-time students is 99.28% and part-time students is 0.72%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.45% and women students is 64.55%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Chapman.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,076 | 736 | 1,340 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,061 | 731 | 1,330 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 15 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Chapman. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Chapman University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Chapman University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Chapman.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | https://www.chapman.edu/admission/index.aspx |
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/explore/chapman-university |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |