Chapman University

Chapman University is a private institution that was founded in 1861. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,869 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 90 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Chapman University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #133. Its tuition and fees are $62,784.

Chapman University is a private school in the in the middle of Orange County, Calif., with a residential campus just 30 miles from Los Angeles. Undergraduates at Chapman can choose from about 45 majors, with business being the most popular program. Chapman offers around 30 areas of study for graduate students, including those in the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, the School of Law, and the College of Educational Studies.

There’s no shortage of things to do at Chapman. The school’s campus is in the city of Orange, in the section of Old Towne, which is home to several shops and cafes. Many movies have been shot in this picturesque town, including That Thing You Do! starring Tom Hanks and Big Momma’s House starring Martin Lawrence. Students can also drive to L.A. in less than an hour, Long Beach in 30 minutes, and Disneyland in 15 minutes. On campus, students can get involved in about 60 student organizations or play for the Chapman Panthers sports teams. Student athletes can choose from five club sports or join one of the nearly 20 varsity teams, which compete at the NCAA Division III Independent level. Notable alumni include Emmett Ashford, who was the first African-American umpire in Major League Baseball.