Chapman University

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Chapman University
Former names
Hesperian College
Mottoὀ Χριστòς καì ἡ Ἐκκλησíα (Greek)
Motto in English
Christ and Church
TypePrivate
Established1861; 163 years ago (1861)
AffiliationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)[1]
Endowment$417.7 million (2019)[2]
PresidentDaniele C. Struppa[3]
Academic staff
417 total
Students8,542[4]
Undergraduates6,410[4]
Postgraduates2,132[4]
Location, ,
CampusSuburban, 90 acres (36 ha)
(located in historic Old Towne Orange)
ColorsCardinal and grey    
NicknamePanthers
MascotPete the Panther
Websitewww.chapman.edu

Chapman University is a private university in Orange, California. Chapman University offers 110 areas of study (49 majors and 61 minors), and it is made up of ten schools and colleges on campus, including Fowler School of Engineering, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Fowler School of Law, and Schmid College of Science and Technology.

References[change | change source]

  1. "The Colleges and Universities of The Christian Church: Member Schools". Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Archived from the original on 2013-12-08. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
  2. As of May 31, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  3. Do, Anh (28 September 2016). "Mathematician to become Chapman University's 13th president". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Facts & Rankings". Chapman University. Retrieved September 30, 2019.