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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
4,879
Total Undergrads
Including 232 Part-time
1,174
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 1 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
57% Women
43% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

8
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $64,309)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $52,391)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Baseball 37 - - -
Basketball 17 22 - Yes
Football 94 - - -
Golf 10 - - -
Rowing - 22 Yes -
Soccer 25 28 - Yes
Softball - 22 - -
Swimming and Diving - 36 Yes -
Tennis 10 12 - -
Track and Field, Outdoor - 9 - -
Track and Field, X-Country 10 5 - -
Volleyball - 16 - Yes
Water Polo 47 25 - -
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9.4%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.2%
Hispanic 10.6%
Non-resident alien 3.7%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 13.3%
Two or more races 1.3%
White/non-Hispanic 59.0%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 4%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 25
Liquor Law Violation 2
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 3
Property Crime 10

Notable Alumni

  • Colin Hanks (attended, but did not graduate), Son of Tom Hanks
  • Jeff Lewis [Class of '93], Real estate investor, star of Bravos' "Flipping Out"
  • Jodie Sweetin [Class of '03], Actress, best known for role on "Full House"
  • Sabrina Bryan (attended, did not graduate), Member of the Disney music group The Cheetah Girls
  • George Argyros [Class of 59], Former U.S. Ambassador to Spain and former owner of the Seattle Mariners
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • theCollegeKid
  • 4
  • “Every room has its own bathroom! Not to mention the dorms are kept nice and clean by the cleaning staff. The only downside is that we have a few dorm…”

  • Jun-21-2012 » Read More
  • Michael from San Diego, CA
  • 4
  • “Since Chapman's recently explosion of applicatns, only Freshmen and Sophomores can live on campus. Freshmen dorm placement depends on the student's interest as Chapman likes to put students with similar…”

  • Aug-03-2012 » Read More
  • nemo
  • 5
  • “You have to experience it! You will develop long lasting relationship with your roommate and Greek sister and brother…”

  • Jan-11-2012 » Read More
  • Sara from Napa, CA
  • 3
  • “our resident advisers (ras) work so hard to keep the resident students busy! there is always something to do. however, the walls are very thin and people like to go…”

  • Jan-24-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Matthew from Corona, CA
  • Apr-15-2013 I am a current student here

    The food at Chapman is very delicious with various choices and options for many types of appetites, my only dislike about the food is the price. Some of the selection of food can be a bit pricey.

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  • 4
  • Roxanne from BURBANK, CA
  • Mar-12-2013 I am a current student here

    Most of the known food places are much easier to get to with a car. That is the only downside of the location. Other than that, just two miles away you can get to almost any store you may need!

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  • 4
  • Chapman Student from Orange, CA
  • Mar-04-2013 I am a current student here

    I really enjoy the caf. Huge selection. After a while it gets kind of tiresome, but that is when you get creative. Start creating your own dishes with what they have. My dad likes the caf so much whenever he comes to visit he insists upon eating there.

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  • 4
  • James
  • Jan-19-2013 I am a current student here

    Pretty good, except the hours are not always the most convenient, for example for the dining commons.

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  • 5
  • Rose from Orange, CA
  • Jan-08-2013 I am a current student here

    The cafeteria in the dorms is absolutely delicious. We have a bunch of on campus places to eat as well, such as Einstein's Bagels and Jamba Juice.

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  • 4
  • Jenna from Tustin, CA
  • Dec-29-2012 I am a current student here

    The dining hall is very good and if you are a commuter you can still get a meal plan. The school is also located in walking distance to many cafes and restaurants. You will never go hungry.

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  • 5
  • Kristopher from Orange, CA
  • Oct-24-2012 I am a current student here

    Chapman offers great meal plans, with 9 locations to get your grub on around campus. Even commuters such as myself can order a meal plan. My favorite spot is eating at the cafeteria. The caf offers plenty of options, all you can eat, and even tailors to all styles of eaters, from vegetarians, vegans, or carnivores such as myself.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Roxanne from BURBANK, CA
  • Mar-12-2013 I am a current student here

    I am currently a Gamma Phi Beta and it is truly amazing. It is like having another family away from your home. All the different houses and chapters, whether it is a fraternity or sorority come together as one Greek family, there is no competitions or rivalry!

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  • 0
  • Chapman Student from Orange, CA
  • Mar-04-2013 I am a current student here

    It is not the typical Greek Life, much more accepting and non-stereotypical. Many people who have said I will never join a sority/fraternity end up joining the second semester. Half of the school is Greek, 'nough said.

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  • 0
  • Sommer from West Linn, OR
  • Feb-03-2013 I am a current student here

    I am not personally a member of Greek Life, but it is VERY popular at Chapman. It definitely helps you gain a huge community of friends and become more involved on campus.

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  • 0
  • James
  • Jan-19-2013 I am a current student here

    Although Chapman does not have their own Greek houses, Greek life is a very prominent part of the social life on campus.

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  • 0
  • Jenny
  • Dec-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life at Chapman is very involved and very welcoming. Their aren't any official Fraternity or Sorority houses so there isn't the rivalry that occurs at other schools.

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  • 0
  • Kristopher from Orange, CA
  • Oct-24-2012 I am a current student here

    Chapman Greek Life has a large presence on campus. I don't belong to the Greek system myself, but I have gone to some of the Greek events and they are a blast. Chapman Greek Life is a brotherhood (or sisterhood), lifting each other to excellence. It's nothing life Animal House.

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  • 0
  • Jordyn from Friday Harbor, WA
  • Oct-03-2012 I am a current student here

    As a member of the Greek life here on campus, I have to say I'm pretty impressed. I came in as a skeptic and now I've never been more happy! There is a strict no hazing policy, and all of Greek life gets along really well without the catty competition. There is also no housing for Greek life, which makes the Greek life here very unique.

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  • 0
  • R. from Orange, CA
  • Sep-07-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is definitely big at Chapman. Almost 90% of the population is involved either in Greek or even involved in club organizations.

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