Selective Private · Orange, CA
Chapman University
Calculate your Chapman oddsQuick Facts
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Type | Private · Selective Private |
| Setting | Campus setting |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last verified May 2026.
Getting In
Chapman University is among the most selective institutions in the country. The application is read holistically. Test scores and GPA establish baseline academic credibility but rarely drive the final decision. The rest of the application (activities, recommendations, and especially essays) reveals who you are and what you would add to the community.
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Chapman is best known for the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the Argyros School of Business, and an Orange County campus. Admissions readers are looking for applicants whose specific interests and ways of working would actually thrive in that environment. Not generic “passion.” Concrete curiosity that already shows up in what you do.
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Chapman vs. Peer Schools
Side-by-side comparison with similar Selective Private schools applicants typically consider.
| School | Accept | SAT mid-50 | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman This page | — | — | — |
| Tufts | 9.5% | 1490–1550 | $39,998 |
| Boston College | 16.4% | 1440–1540 | $41,704 |
| BU | 11.1% | 1420–1530 | $24,402 |
| Northeastern | 5.2% | 1440–1540 | $30,915 |
| Tulane | 14.0% | 1400–1520 | $39,949 |
Sources
All numerical data on this page is sourced from official, primary sources. Admissions stats reflect the most recent publicly published cycle. Verify current figures with Chapman's admissions office before applying.
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — federally maintained dataset on admissions, cost, demographics, and post-graduation outcomes (IPEDS-derived).
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) — the underlying federal data collection that all U.S. accredited institutions report into annually.
- Chapman Common Data Set — the standardized annual data document published by the school.
Last verified May 2026. Stats reflect Chapman's most recent publicly published admit cycle.