College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1861 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Disciples of Christ |
Academic Calendar: |
4-1-4 |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,864 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$175,016,437 |
Application Deadline: |
January 31 |
Application Fee: |
$55 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$29,712 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$11,314 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
56 |
Honor Societies: |
Gamma Beta Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Christians on Campus, Disciples on Campus, Hillel, Latter-Day Saints Student Association, Muslim Student Union, Refuge, Catholic Newman Fellowship |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Pacific Student Association, Black Student Union, Asian Chapman Feminists, Hawaii Club, International Culture Club, Movimientio Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, South Asian Student Organization, Student Organization of Latinos |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) (ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL) Accounting Society, Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Fraternity), Athletic Training Student Society, Chapman Ad Club, Chapman Women in Film and Media Arts, College Democrats, College Republicans, French Club, Japanese Club, Music Therapy Student Union, Performing Arts Society of Chapman, Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Society), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Sigma Tau Delta (English Society), Sophia Omega Society (Philosophy), Student California Teachers' Association, Student Scientific Society, Student Society of the Entertainment Arts; (RECREATION/LEISURE) Anime Plus, Chapman Cheerleaders, Chapman League of Independent Fencers, Chapman Pep Band, Chess Club, Classic Movie Club, Country Western Line Dancing Club, Gilbert and Sullivan Savoyards, Godzilla Club, The Institute of CU Ping Pong, Martial Arts Club, Nightcap, Orientation Assistant Alumni Association, Roller Hockey Team, Team Shaka, The Yarn Guild |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Panther (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
5 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
15% |
Number of Sororities: |
5 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
17% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
School districts; accounting firms; banks and financial service companies; entertainment industry; public relations and advertising firms; nonprofit and social service agencies |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
183,336 |
Library Facilities: |
Disciples Collection; UPI Photographs; Charles C. Chapman Book and Bible Collection (1505-1900's); Chapman University Archives; Chapman Family Papers and Photographs, Nuremberg Chronical (1493, first Latin ed.); personal library and awards of Milton and Rose Friedman; Cinematographer Carl Louis Gregory collection of photographs, movie stills, papers, negatives; Roberta Dale California History Collection; Orange County collection; Albert Schweitzer letters; fine press editions. |
Museums |
Leatherby Libraries; Guggenheim Art Gallery; Berlin Wall and Liberty Plaza; Partridge Center for Dance; Oliphant Hall (addition to the School of Music); Fish Interfaith Center and Wallace All Faiths Chapel; theater production warehouse; Marion Knott Studios (under construction) |
Computers Available: |
543 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
700 |
Wired Labs: |
50 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
2,400 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (86%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (2%) |
Sprinkler System: |
23% |
Fire Alarms: |
92% |
Campus Size: |
50 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Los Angeles (45), Santa Ana (15) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Anaheim or Santa Ana (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
N/A |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (CSU Pomona, Claremont Colleges, CSU Fullerton) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Loyola Marymount University) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
Spring Sizzle; International Food Fair; American Celebration; Orientation; Midnight Breakfast |
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