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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to providing the best education to all students. This is because diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

With this in mind, we hope you can use the resources below throughout the application process and preparing for your college experience.

Applicants of color

Learn about resources available to you as an applicant of color, as well as details on the campus community and support services at Chapman.

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African American/Black Applicants

Asian/Asian American Applicants
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Hispanic/Latinx Applicants
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If you or your family members prefer to learn about Chapman in Spanish, check out our Spanish-language website!
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Chapman Chats: DEI: Where we are and where we are going

On this special episode of Chapman Chats, we sit down with our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Hear from Dr. Reg Chhen Stewart, Dr. Gabriela Castaneda, Misty Levingston, and Dr. Kevin Nguyen-Stockbridge regarding their roles on campus and Chapman's growth.

48%

of incoming class identify as students of color

25%

increase in Latinx student population over 5 years

39%

increase in Black student population over 5 years

83

countries represented in the student body

20%

of Chapman undergraduates are first-generation

$31,000+

average need-based financial aid award

Applicants from overseas

Coming to Chapman from another country, or across the Pacific Ocean? Learn more about resources and how to apply:

International Applicants

Applicants from Hawaii

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We want to make a Chapman education possible for all qualified students. To accomplish this, we offer merit aid, need-based aid, and a number of mission-driven awards.

These awards help us create a diverse campus community by providing access and resources to students who are underrepresented in higher education or socioeconomic status.

You can find a list of our mission-driven awards—and which ones you might qualify for—on the Mission-Driven Awards page.

Religious applicants

Chapman welcomes and supports students from a diverse array of religious traditions. You can find some resources for applicants from select groups below:

Christian Applicants

Jewish Applicants

Muslim Applicants

Take a tour of the Fish Interfaith Center

Our Fish Interfaith Center provides support for specific religious traditions, mindfulness, meditation, or simply spiritual exploration.

Launch Fish Interfaith Center Tour

Additional resources

You can find additional resources for applicants who are:

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Applicants with Disabilities

First Generation Applicants

LGBTQIA+ Applicants

Undocumented Applicants

Spiritual But Not Religious Students
I Am Chapman
The I Am Chapman campaign explores and affirms the different identities reflected in the Chapman University student population.
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Orange, CA 92866

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