Can you get into Chapman University?
Orange, CA · Private · 7,478 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
65.4%
SAT middle 50%
1260–1440
median 1310
ACT middle 50%
28–31
median 29
Testing
Required
25% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
81%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What Chapman University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Chapman University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Chapman University fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $83,146, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Chapman University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$33,559
- $30k–$48k$33,978
- $48k–$75k$33,709
- $75k–$110k$40,011
- Over $110k$55,066
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Chapman University
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Common questions
Chapman University admissions, answered
What is Chapman University's acceptance rate?
Chapman University admits 65.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Chapman University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1260 and 1440. A score above 1440 clears the 75th percentile; below 1260, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Chapman University test-optional?
No. Chapman University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does Chapman University look for in an application?
Chapman University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Chapman University actually cost?
Sticker price is $83,146, but the average family pays $46,555 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $33,559 per year on average.
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