Chapman University (111948)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$62,400

3.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$48,037

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

55.6%

15,914 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,961

90.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

80.1%

1,314 Graduates

About

Chapman University (111948) is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Chapman University (111948) were General Business Administration & Management (444 degrees awarded), General Psychology (171 degrees), and Cinematography & Film Production (159 degrees).

In 2023, 2,983 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chapman University (111948). 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,436 degrees), 2.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (533 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chapman University (111948) is $62,400, which is $37,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chapman University (111948) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,585 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Chapman University (111948) is $62,400, which is $37,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $48,037.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Chapman University (111948) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$62,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Chapman University (111948) was $62,400. The cost of tuition at Chapman University (111948) is $37,825 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chapman University (111948) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$48,037

2023 Value

6.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Chapman University (111948) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $48,037. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Chapman University (111948) grew by 6.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chapman University (111948) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,739

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chapman University (111948) was of $15,739 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.63% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chapman University (111948) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Chapman University (111948) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.47% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chapman University (111948) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chapman University (111948) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1585 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Chapman University (111948) received 15,914 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.2% annual growth. Out of those 15,914 applicants, 8,849 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.6% acceptance rate.

There were 9,961 students enrolled at Chapman University (111948) in 2023. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Chapman University (111948) has an overall enrollment yield of 20.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,849

Accepted Out of 15,914

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chapman University (111948) was 55.6% (8,849 admissions from 15,914 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 16.2%, while admissions declined by 10.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Chapman University (111948) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2023)

292

Scores Submitted (2023)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Chapman University (111948) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Chapman University (111948) had a total enrollment of 9,961 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Chapman University (111948) is 9,023 students and the part-time enrollment is 938. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Chapman University (111948) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chapman University (111948), both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.1% White, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 7.97% Two or More Races, 2.41% Black or African American, 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.12% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Chapman University (111948) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.1%), followed by Asian Female (15.7%) and White Male (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chapman University (111948) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,961 students. The full-time enrollment at Chapman University (111948) is 9,023 and the part-time enrollment is 938. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Chapman University (111948) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chapman University (111948) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chapman University (111948) was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Chapman University (111948) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chapman University (111948) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,394 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,849 enrolled students
Asian
1,749 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chapman University (111948) is 44.1% White, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 7.97% Two or More Races, 2.41% Black or African American, 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.12% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 464 students (4.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 741 more women than men received degrees from Chapman University (111948). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chapman University (111948) is white (1,436 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (533 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Chapman University (111948) is General Business Administration & Management (444 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (171 degrees) and Cinematography & Film Production (159 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chapman University (111948), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (504 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (45 degrees), and Legal (147 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University (111948) are Other managers (264,910 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (225,521 people), Postsecondary teachers (155,241 people), Secondary school teachers (147,246 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (146,842 people).

The most specialized majors at Chapman University (111948) in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (504 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (45 degrees), Legal (147 degrees), English (97 degrees), and Communications (201 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University (111948) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Chapman University (111948) are Visual & Performing Arts (504 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (45 degrees), Legal (147 degrees), English (97 degrees), and Communications (201 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chapman University (111948) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chapman University (111948).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
444 degrees awarded
General Psychology
171 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
159 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chapman University (111948) was General Business Administration & Management with 444 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Chapman University (111948) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,862

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,121 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University (111948), which is 0.602 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,862).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chapman University (111948) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 252 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University (111948) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.21 times more than the 209 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Chapman University (111948) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.829 times less than the 252 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 72% of students graduating from Chapman University (111948) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Chapman University (111948) is Female and Black or African American (92.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.9% of graduates (117 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,436 degrees awarded
Asian
533 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
507 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chapman University (111948) is white (1,436 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (533 degrees).

2.31% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
869 degrees awarded
White Male
567 degrees awarded
Asian Female
345 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chapman University (111948) is white female (869 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (567 degrees).

Operations

Chapman University (111948) has an endowment valued at nearly $668M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.1M (1.96%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Chapman University (111948) had a total salary expenditure of 449M. Chapman University (111948) employs 225 Assistant professors, 170 Professors and 158 Associate professors. Most academics at Chapman University (111948) are Female Assistant professor (124), Male Professor (118), and Male Assistant professor (101).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chapman University (111948) are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 182 employees, Management, with 163 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 157 employees.

Endowment

$668M

2023 Endowment

9.92%

growth from 2022

Chapman University (111948) has an endowment valued at about $668M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Chapman University (111948) grew 9.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $619M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chapman University (111948) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$206M

2023 Salaries

8.14%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Chapman University (111948) paid a median of $206M in salaries, which represents 46% of their overall expenditure ($449M) and a 8.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.61% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$76.5M

Instructional Salaries

582

Number of Employees

In 2023, Chapman University (111948) paid a total of $76.5M to 582 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

225 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

182 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chapman University (111948) were Assistant professor with 225 employees, Professor with 170 employees, and Associate professor with 158 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chapman University (111948) were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 182 employees, Management with 163 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 157 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chapman University (111948) was Female Assistant professor with 124 employees, Male Professor with 118 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 101 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chapman University (111948).

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