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Chapman University Admissions Statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone:(714) 997-6711
Email:admit@chapman.edu
Web Site:www.chapman.edu/admission
Application Information
Open Admissions:No
Common Application:Yes
Application Fee:$60
Application Web Site:www.chapman.edu/admission/applicationCho...
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Early Action November 15 January 10
Regular Decision January 15 March 15
Must-Reply-By May 1 or within 2 weeks of notification thereafter
Admissions
Consideration		 Required Recommended Neither Required
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HS Rank
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SAT/ACT
TOEFL
Overall Admissions Statistics
Total Applicants:8,056
Male Applicants:3,145
Female Applicants:4,911
Total Acceptances:3,996
Male Acceptances:1,567
Female Acceptances:2,429
Acceptance Rate:50%
Yield: ? 29%
Freshmen Enrollment Statistics
Total Freshmen Enrollment:1,174
Full-Time Male Enrollment:476
Full-Time Female Enrollment:697
Part-Time Male Enrollment:1
Part-Time Female Enrollment:0
Waitlist Statistics
Applicants Placed: ? 456
Applicants Accepting: ? 145
Students Enrolled: ? 86
Transfer Statistics
Applications Received:1,108
Applicants Accepted:626
Students Enrolled:313

Chapman University Standardized Tests Statistics

Standardized Test Scores Critical Reading Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT (25th - 75th Percentile) 540 - 640 550 - 660 560 - 650 1650 - 1950 (2400)
ACT (25th - 75th Percentile) 24 - 31 24 - 29 8 - 9 25 - 29 (36)
General Statistics
Top 10% of HS Class:48%
SAT/ACT Required:Either
Students Submitting SAT:84%
Students Submitting ACT:48%
SAT Subject Test Requirements
Not Reported

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Tips for Getting In
  • Apply as an undecided major if you are a transfer student.
  • Be creative, especially if applying to Dodge. As one of the top film schools in the country, Chapman is looking for innovative students.
  • Get a lot of leadership experience before applying.
  • Get involved with many extracurricular activities—the more diverse, the better.
  • Let your personality shine through in your essay—don't just write about what you think the school wants to hear.
  • Make sure you have a strong letter of recommendation.
  • Participate in activities that could be applied toward your intended major.
  • Visit the campus—the tour guides also have a lot of tips that may help when applying.

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