Chapman University Acceptance Rate
Orange, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,914
- Admitted
- 8,849
- Yield
- 20.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Chapman University's acceptance rate has risen from 47% in 2014–15 to 55.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,507 to 15,914 (+27%) over that period.
Its 55.6% rate makes Chapman University more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
Chapman University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 20.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,507 | 5,883 | 47% | 1,422 |
| 2015–16 | 13,670 | 6,504 | 47.6% | 1,426 |
| 2016–17 | 12,821 | 6,927 | 54% | 1,492 |
| 2017–18 | 13,170 | 7,539 | 57.2% | 1,696 |
| 2018–19 | 14,198 | 7,605 | 53.6% | 1,660 |
| 2019–20 | 14,273 | 7,943 | 55.7% | 1,768 |
| 2020–21 | 14,252 | 8,303 | 58.3% | 1,586 |
| 2021–22 | 15,098 | 9,115 | 60.4% | 1,658 |
| 2022–23 | 13,690 | 9,928 | 72.5% | 2,076 |
| 2023–24 | 15,914 | 8,849 | 55.6% | 1,806 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,062 | 5,683 | 56.5% |
| Men | 5,852 | 3,166 | 54.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–710 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 620–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–32 | 8% |
How Chapman University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Chapman University's acceptance rate?
Chapman University's acceptance rate is 55.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,849 admitted of 15,914 applicants).
Is Chapman University test optional?
Chapman University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Chapman University?
Chapman University received 15,914 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,849.
What SAT score do you need for Chapman University?
Admitted students at Chapman University typically scored 630–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 620–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Chapman University getting harder to get into?
Chapman University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47% in 2014–15 to 55.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.chapman.edu/.