Chapman University

1 University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
http://www.chapman.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1861
Religious AffiliationDisciples of Christ
Undergrad Students3,864
Endowment175,016,437
Application DeadlineJanuary 31
Application Fee55
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 31
Tuition29,712
Room/Board11,314
Services
Associated FirmsSchool districts; accounting firms; banks and financial service companies; entertainment industry; public relations and advertising firms; nonprofit and social service agencies
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsLeatherby Libraries; Guggenheim Art Gallery; Berlin Wall and Liberty Plaza; Partridge Center for Dance; Oliphant Hall (addition to the School of Music); Fish Interfaith Center and Wallace All Faiths Chapel; theater production warehouse; Marion Knott Studios (under construction)
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsLeatherby Libraries; Guggenheim Art Gallery; Berlin Wall and Liberty Plaza; Partridge Center for Dance; Oliphant Hall (addition to the School of Music); Fish Interfaith Center and Wallace All Faiths Chapel; theater production warehouse; Marion Knott Studios (under construction)
Periodical Subs1,825
# of Books183,336
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities17%
Campus Size50 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing37%
College housing typescoed dorms (86%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (2%)
Popular EventsSpring Sizzle; International Food Fair; American Celebration; Orientation; Midnight Breakfast
Nearest AirportLos Angeles (45), Santa Ana (15)
Nearest TrainAnaheim or Santa Ana (1)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (CSU Pomona, Claremont Colleges, CSU Fullerton)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations56
# of fraternities5
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities17%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Panther (weekly)
Honor SocietiesGamma Beta Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Christians on Campus, Disciples on Campus, Hillel, Latter-Day Saints Student Association, Muslim Student Union, Refuge, Catholic Newman Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Pacific Student Association, Black Student Union, Asian Chapman Feminists, Hawaii Club, International Culture Club, Movimientio Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, South Asian Student Organization, Student Organization of Latinos
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) (ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL) Accounting Society, Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Fraternity), Athletic Training Student Society, Chapman Ad Club, Chapman Women in Film and Media Arts, College Democrats, College Republicans, French Club, Japanese Club, Music Therapy Student Union, Performing Arts Society of Chapman, Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Society), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Sigma Tau Delta (English Society), Sophia Omega Society (Philosophy), Student California Teachers' Association, Student Scientific Society, Student Society of the Entertainment Arts; (RECREATION/LEISURE) Anime Plus, Chapman Cheerleaders, Chapman League of Independent Fencers, Chapman Pep Band, Chess Club, Classic Movie Club, Country Western Line Dancing Club, Gilbert and Sullivan Savoyards, Godzilla Club, The Institute of CU Ping Pong, Martial Arts Club, Nightcap, Orientation Assistant Alumni Association, Roller Hockey Team, Team Shaka, The Yarn Guild