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Chapman University

Orange, CA chapman.edu 7,629 students

Chapman University's main campus is located in the city of Orange, California, near Disneyland. The campus blends historic buildings with modern facilities, creating a unique architectural environment. Students benefit from a close-knit community atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on film, performing arts, and business programs. The university's location provides access to internships and cultural experiences in both Orange County and nearby Los Angeles.

Programs
22
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$38,547
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$62,784
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Chapman University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 62% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $42,965, roughly 32% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $37,985 $151,940
$30K – $48K $40,713 $162,852
$48K – $75K $39,414 $157,656
$75K – $110K $42,194 $168,776
$110K+ $54,519 $218,076
Sticker price (no aid) $62,784 $251,136
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Chapman University

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting Compare across schools →
73
$70,362/yr Very High 3.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
66
$55,657/yr High 2.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
59
$67,125/yr Very High 1.7x
Business Economics Compare across schools →
54
$54,064/yr Very High 2.6x
Design Compare across schools →
46
$46,519/yr High 2.1x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
44
$40,141/yr High 2.0x
Corporate Communications Compare across schools →
40
$39,901/yr Very High 2.1x
Political Science Compare across schools →
40
$35,124/yr Very High 2.0x
Sociology Compare across schools →
37
$39,278/yr High 1.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
33
$44,601/yr High 1.4x
Journalism Compare across schools →
33
$41,645/yr Very High 1.8x
English Compare across schools →
32
$40,861/yr Very High 0.6x
Public Health Compare across schools →
31
$25,007/yr High 2.0x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
29
$36,546/yr Very High 0.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
27
$28,661/yr High 1.7x
Education Compare across schools →
26
$37,928/yr High 1.6x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
26
$35,795/yr High 1.6x
Biology Compare across schools →
24
$24,443/yr High 1.8x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
17
$24,644/yr Moderate 0.8x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
15
$23,939/yr Very High 1.4x
Music Compare across schools →
14
$14,538/yr High 0.8x
Dance Compare across schools →
9
$21,275/yr Low 0.3x