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72.5%Acceptance
$62,784Tuition
7,629Students
80%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$70,070Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$62,784
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,784
Average Net Price
$47,527
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,378
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,100
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,762
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$217/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
67.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
62.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $37,985
$30,001 – $48,000 $40,713
$48,001 – $75,000 $39,414
$75,001 – $110,000 $42,194
$110,001+ $54,519

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Cost Overview

Most Chapman families pay around $47,527 annually after aid, not the $81,762 sticker price. Costs vary dramatically by income: families earning under $30,000 pay about $38,000, while those making over $110,000 pay $54,519. Over four years, expect to spend roughly $190,000 total.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to $217 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $70,070 median salary ten years out. The school's film and performing arts reputation helps justify costs for creative majors heading to Hollywood. With 81.9% graduating in four years and 94.2% finding employment, most students complete degrees on schedule and land jobs quickly.

Middle-income families get squeezed hardest here, paying similar amounts regardless of earnings between $30,000-$75,000. Lower-income students benefit most from Chapman's aid packages, while wealthy families simply pay close to full price.

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