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Orange, CA · San Diego, CA
| Chapman University | National University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $46,555/yr | $22,878/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $33,559/yr | $21,554/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $33,978/yr | $26,583/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $33,709/yr | $25,176/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $40,011/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $55,066/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,814/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,614/yr | $23,076/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $936/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,332/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $83,146/yr | $33,978/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $64,984/yr | $13,284/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $64,984/yr | $13,284/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 60% | 25% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 65% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1260–1440 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1357 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 28–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 28–35 · Math 25–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 15,914 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 8,849 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 1,806 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 16% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 8% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Required | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Required | No data reported |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | No data reported |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 82% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 92% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $70,070/yr | $67,548/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,691–$100,753 | $42,112–$100,253 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 84% | 44% |
| White students graduating | 81% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 69% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 81% | 33% |
| Asian students graduating | 86% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $58,080/yr | $64,331/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 71% | 17% |
| Pell students who graduate | 83% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 71% | 42% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $67,467/yr | $65,775/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Visual & Performing Arts 19% · Communication & Journalism 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 21% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 19% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $124,016/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $157,271/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 9.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,478 | 10,794 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,047 | 10,878 |
| Average professor pay | $13,611/mo | $9,332/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 11% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $79,694 | $31,188 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Orange, CA | San Diego, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1861 | 1971 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 0% |
| Men | 39% | 47% |
| Women | 61% | 53% |
| White students | 47% | 29% |
| Black students | 2.2% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 20% | 32% |
| Asian students | 16% | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 8.9% | 2.7% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 11% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 44% |
| Part-time students | 3.2% | 41% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.2% | 82% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $21,557/yr | $5,903/yr |
| Endowment | $804.6M | $916.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,714 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,646/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,732/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Other academic year |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 23 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 595 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $6.3M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $6.3M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $20,595 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.