Chapman University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Chapman's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Chapman acceptance rate by year
10,642 of 14,769 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 65.4% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 14,769 | 10,642 | 72.1% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 15,634 | 10,230 | 65.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 15,914 | 8,849 | 55.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 13,690 | 9,928 | 72.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 15,098 | 9,115 | 60.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 14,252 | 8,303 | 58.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 14,273 | 7,943 | 55.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 14,198 | 7,605 | 53.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 13,170 | 7,539 | 57.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 12,821 | 6,927 | 54.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 13,670 | 6,504 | 47.6% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Chapman deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Chapman's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Early action Apply by Decisions Late December (rolling to early February)
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions Late January
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Mid-March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Chapman
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Chapman
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Chapman weighs
From section C7 of Chapman's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Essays
- Character
Important
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
Chapman waitlist
1,726 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 764 accepted it, and 246 were admitted from it (32.2% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Chapman costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Chapman's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Chapman's 72.1%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Chapman admissions
What is Chapman's acceptance rate?
Chapman admitted 10,642 of 14,769 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 72.1%. That is up from 65.4% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Chapman test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Chapman is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Chapman's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 15, 2027; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Chapman's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Chapman?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1255–1420 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 15.92% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1420 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at Chapman?
For Fall 2025, Chapman admitted 51.4% of 282 early decision applicants, compared with 72.1% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Chapman University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Chapman first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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