Chapman University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Chapman University is a private university with an acceptance rate of 56%. Located in Orange County, California, Chapman is about an hour from Los Angeles and a top west coast university. Founded in 1861, Chapman has admitted women and students of color since it opened. The university has a 14-to-1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 23. The university's curriculum blends liberal arts with professional programs. Popular majors include business, communications, psychology, and the arts. In athletics, the Chapman University Panthers compete at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to Chapman University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Chapman University had an acceptance rate of 56%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 56 students were accepted, making Chapman's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Chapman University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 69% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Chapman's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Chapman scored between 600 and 680, while 25% scored below 600 and 25% scored above 680. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 590 and 700, while 25% scored below 590 and 25% scored above 690. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1380 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Chapman.

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Requirements

Chapman does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Note that Chapman participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Chapman University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 44% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Chapman's admitted students fall within the top 22% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Chapman received a composite ACT score between 25 and 31, while 25% scored above 31 and 25% scored below 25.

Requirements

Note that Chapman does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Chapman does not require the ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2019, the the middle 50% of Chapman University's incoming freshmen class had high school GPAs between 3.55 and 4.04. 25% had a GPA above 4.04, and 25% had a GPA below 3.55. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Chapman have primarily A grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Chapman University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Chapman University, which accepts just over half of applicants, has a selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, Chapman has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside Chapman's average range. Note that art, dance, film and media arts, and music majors have additional application requirements.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that the majority of successful applicants had high school averages of "B+" or better, combined SAT scores of 1100 or higher, and ACT composite scores of 23 or better. Your chances of receiving an acceptance letter are best if your grades are in the "A" range.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Admissions Statistics and Chapman University Undergraduate Admissions Office.