Orange, CA
Roughly 56 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 56%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,273 | 7,943 | 1,768 | 56% |
| 2020 | 14,252 | 8,303 | 1,586 | 58% |
| 2021 | 15,098 | 9,115 | 1,658 | 60% |
| 2022 | 13,690 | 9,928 | 2,076 | 73% |
| 2023 | 15,914 | 8,849 | 1,806 | 56% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,683 of 10,062 women and 3,166 of 5,852 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Chapman University has an acceptance rate of 56% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,849 of 15,914 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 56 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
15,914 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,806 enrolled.
No. Chapman University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 56%.