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Location: Orange, California
Founded: 1861 (as Hesperian College)
President: James L. Doti, Ph.D., since 1991
Mission Statement: The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens.
Vision Statement: Chapman University will be a preeminent university engaged in distinguished liberal arts and professional programs that are interconnected, reach beyond the boundaries of the classroom and work toward developing the whole person: the intellectual, social and spiritual dimensions of life.
COLLEGES AND PROGRAMS
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics
College of Educational Studies
Schmid College of Science
Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Wilkinson College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Donald P. Kennedy Intercollegiate Athletics Program
School of Law
College of Performing Arts
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics
School of Law
Conservatory of Music
Food Science
Physical Therapy
Athletic Training
School Psychology
School of Education
Learn more about our accreditation.
CAMPUS AND VICINITY
The beautiful residential campus, situated on 76 tree-lined acres, features a mixture of landmark historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities. It is located in the historic Old Towne district of Orange, near outstanding beaches, sports venues, Disneyland, and the world-class cultural offerings of Orange County and Los Angeles.
NEW BUILDINGS/FACILITIES
Marion Knott Studios, new home of the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, was completed in 2006. The $41 million, 76,000-square-foot building includes:
500-seat Paul and Daranne Folino Theater
Digital Arts Center
Rose Hills Foundation Television and Broadcast Journalism Center
Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex
Completed in 2006:
Holly and David Wilson Field
Lastinger Parking Structure
McCardle Events Plaza
To be completed in 2008:
Ernie Chapman Stadium
Aquatics Center
Frank E. & Mary Ann O'Bryan Aquatics Stadium
Zee Allred Olympic Pool
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH CENTERS
A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research
Albert Schweitzer Institute
Barry and Phyllis Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education
C. Larry Hoag Center for Real Estate and Finance
Center for Educational and Social Equity
Center for Environmental Research
Center for Global Trade and Development
Center for Land Resources
Center for Lawyering and Trial Advocacy
Center for Non-Profit Leadership
Institute for the Study of Media and the Public Interest
John Fowles Center for Creative Writing
Ludie and David C. Henley Social Science Research Laboratory
Paulo Freire Democratic Project
Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics
Roger C. Hobbs Institute for Real Estate, Law and Environmental Studies
Walter Schmid Center for International Business
CHAIRS AND PROFESSORSHIPS
Since 1984, Chapman has established 44 endowed chairs and professorships that span the disciplines. See complete list.
ACADEMIC YEAR
Two semesters: fall and spring. Interterm in January and summer sessions also available.
HISTORY
1861: Founded as Hesperian College in Woodland, CA
1920s: Became California Christian College
1934: Re-named Chapman College in honor of philanthropist Charles C. Chapman
1954: Moved to present campus in the city of Orange, 35 miles south of L.A.
1991: Chapman College became Chapman University
STUDENTS (Orange Campus)
Total Enrollment: 5,732
Undergraduate 3,864
Graduate 1,303
Law 565
Men 41%
Women 59%
International Students 136
Off-Campus Study Options
Washington, D.C., semester internship program and a wide range of other off-campus internships.
Study Abroad programs in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas.
Origins of Students
48 states plus District of Columbia
37 countries
DEGREES OFFERED
B.A., B.F.A., B.M., B.S., Ed.S., J.D., LL.M., M.A., M.B.A., M.F.A., M.H.A., M.S., D.P.T., Ph.D.
MAJORS
Undergraduate: 45 majors with more than 60 areas of study
Graduate: 28 programs with more than 30 areas of study
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION PROFILE
Number Applied: 5,202
Number Admitted: 2,716 (52%)
Number Enrolled: 1,191
Average SAT Score: 1818
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
There are more than 60 registered student organizations on campus, ranging from social organizations to sports clubs, religious organizations to pre-professional and hobby groups.
ON-CAMPUS LIVING
Residence Halls: 5
On-Campus Apartment Buildings: 2
Approximately 37% of the Orange campus undergraduates live in university housing.
FINANCIAL AID PROFILE
Receiving Aid: 79%
Average Aid Package: $20,872
TOP FIVE UNDERGRADUATE FIELDS OF STUDY
Business Administration
Film and Television
Psychology
Liberal Studies
Public Relations and Advertising
FACULTY
Total Faculty: 581
Full-time: 264
Part-time: 317
Full-time faculty holding Ph.D. or other terminal degree: 89%
Student-Faculty Ratio: 14:1
ALUMNI
Orange Campus: 23,798
Chapman University College: 53,707
FINANCES
Annual Operating Budget: $160 million
Endowment: $175 million
ATHLETICS
NCAA Division III Independent
6 NCAA national championships (baseball, tennis and softball)
18 intercollegiate and three club sports
Men's:
Baseball, Basketball, Crew*, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse*, Sailing*, Soccer, Swimming*, Tennis, Water Polo
Women's:
Basektball, Crew, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo
*Club sport
TEAM NAME
Panthers
UNIVERSITY COLORS
Cardinal and Gray
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chapman University
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92886
(888) CU-APPLY or (714) 997-6815
Chapman University School of Law
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92886
(877) CHAPLAW or (714) 628-2500
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(888) CU-APPLY or 714-997-6765
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