Chapman University
Orange, CA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1260 and 1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 29
Popular programs at Chapman University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 481 | |
| 2 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 211 | |
| 3 | Psychology, General. | 138 | |
| 4 | Public Health. | 116 | |
| 5 | Business/Corporate Communications. | 113 | |
| 6 | Communication and Media Studies. | 104 | |
| 7 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 94 | |
| 8 | Political Science and Government. | 75 | |
| 9 | Education, General. | 65 | |
| 10 | Computer Science. | 52 | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related Services. | 47 | |
| 12 | Business/Managerial Economics. | 46 | |
| 13 | Dance. | 45 | |
| 14 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 43 | |
| 15 | Biology, General. | 39 | |
| 16 | Music. | 35 | |
| 17 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 34 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 32 | |
| 19 | Design and Applied Arts. | 32 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 30 |
Showing top 20 of 43 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Chapman University?
Chapman University has an acceptance rate of 65% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Chapman University?
Admitted students at Chapman University typically score between 1260 and 1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Chapman University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Chapman University is approximately $46,555 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Chapman University?
4-year graduation rate data for Chapman University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
