Chapman University
What Chapman University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2024-25.
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Who says yesChapman University
84% of students admitted to Chapman University go elsewhere.
Only 16% of admits enroll, so Chapman University admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll16%
Go elsewhere84%
Source: Chapman University's Common Data Set 2024-25
Test scoresChapman University
At most 19% of Chapman University's first-years sent an SAT or ACT.
14% sent an SAT and 5% an ACT (some sent both), so most enrolled without a score. SAT middle 50% among those who sent: 1280–1410.
Sent an SAT14%
Sent an ACT5%
Source: Chapman University's Common Data Set 2024-25
WaitlistChapman University
Chapman University's waitlist works: 46% got in.
523 of 1,144 students who stayed on the list were admitted. Stay on it.
Admitted off the list46%
Not admitted54%
Source: Chapman University's Common Data Set 2024-25
6 more things the data says PRO
- Early Decision filled about 9% of the 2024-25 first-year class, less than most similar colleges.
- 1,144 students stayed on the waitlist and 523 were admitted from it (45.7%).
- Only 14% of enrolled first-years sent an SAT score, so its SAT range describes a minority of the class.
- After ED, 1,483 of 1,628 seats were left for 15,352 other applicants: about one seat for every 10.
- Applications rose 10% from 2018-19 to 2024-25 (14,198 to 15,634).
- ED applicants were admitted at 51%, against 65.7% for everyone else: 1.3 times lower.
What students say PRO
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- All 10 admits who named a round applied Early Action.
- Many admits led clubs or projects as president, officer, chair or lead performer.
- About 7 admits aiming at politics, law or social science did government internships, youth boards or Model UN.
- About 8 admits had steady volunteering, such as senior living, crisis support, marine institute or restorative justice work.
- About 3 admits aiming at environmental science built their profile around climate, marine or sustainability work.
- Students report merit scholarships such as Provost and Dean's awards (one $30k) came with admission, even for test-optional applicants.
- Film and Television Production applicants get decisions separately and earlier than others, typically in early February.
- Admitted students credited strong essays and supplements over a long list of leadership roles.
Every number, year by year: Chapman University on Open College Data. Something wrong? Suggest a correction.