Chapman University Admission
Acceptance Rate
65.43%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.94%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,631
SAT Scores
1,350
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 15,634 students have applied and 10,230 students have allowed to admit to Chapman University (Acceptance rate: 65.43%). Chapman's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.94 % where 1,631 students have finally enrolled out of 10,230 admitted students.
Chapman acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Rochester Institute of Technology and Loyola Marymount University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.34%).
Chapman enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.74%).
How to Apply to Chapman University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Chapman. Chapman offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Chapman and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Chapman University is 1,350 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Chapman University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,313). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | 1,350 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,313 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Chapman University, 236 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,350 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 680 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 630 | 670 | 720 |
| Total | 1,260 | 1,350 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Chapman University, 78 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 31 |
| English | 28 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 29 |
Chapman Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Chapman University. The school requires 7 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |