Chapman University
CA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 72.1% | 1,727 | 82.6% | 1,350 |
| 2024-2025 | 65.4% | 1,628 | — | 1,355 |
| 2023-2024 | 55.6% | 1,806 | — | 1,350 |
| 2022-2023 | 72.5% | 2,076 | — | 1,300 |
| 2021-2022 | 60.4% | 1,658 | 79.7% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Loyola Marymount University
- University of San Diego
- Santa Clara University
- University of the Pacific
- Pepperdine University
- University of California-Santa Barbara
- University of California-Irvine
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Chapman University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Dayton
- Hofstra University
- American University
- Marquette University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Chapman University?
Chapman University admits 72.1% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Chapman University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Chapman University is 1255–1420, with a median score of 1350. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1255; students at the 75th percentile scored 1420.
What ACT score do I need for Chapman University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Chapman University is 28–32, with a median of 30.
How much does Chapman University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Chapman University is $69,990. Room and board is approximately $18,900. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Chapman University?
Chapman University's 6-year graduation rate is 82.6%. The first-year retention rate is 90.6%.
How many students attend Chapman University?
Chapman University enrolls 7,630 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Chapman University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.