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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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