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Orange, CA
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Chapman University Reviews

Based on 24 Reviews
One University Dr. Orange, CA
College Review
Career PreparationB+
Students and CultureB
FacilitiesB+
Activities and GroupsB+
B+
Great
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Chapman University

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Economics, Other
6
Business/managerial Economics
50
Business/corporate Communications
39
Business Administration and Management, General
297
106
Accounting
54
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Voice and Opera
13
Playwriting and Screenwriting
31
16
Music, General
4
Music Theory and Composition
1
Music Performance, General
7
Keyboard Instruments
0
Graphic Design
29
Game and Interactive Media Design
1
Film/cinema/video Studies
13
9
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
39
Design and Applied Arts, Other
1
Dance, General
33
Conducting
0
Cinematography and Film/video Production
165
59
Acting
16
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
133
Special Education and Teaching, General
15
2
Spanish Language and Literature
11
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
0
Secondary Education and Teaching
7
Music Teacher Education
5
French Language and Literature
10
European History
1
English Language and Literature, General
22
9
Elementary Education and Teaching
3
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
24
Education, General
59
1
Curriculum and Instruction
5
Creative Writing
21
18
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
17
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
30
Art/art Studies, General
7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
9
American History (United States)
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Sociology
24
Social Work
5
School Psychology
44
5
Religion/religious Studies
2
Psychology, General
123
Political Science and Government, General
65
Philosophy
12
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
19
Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling
18
International/global Studies
15
History, General
26
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Physical Therapy/therapist
50
Nutrition Sciences
1
22
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
16
Health Services Administration
48
Health Communication
10
Athletic Training/trainer
19
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Tax Law/taxation
7
Legal Studies, General
1
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
1
Law
132
International Law and Legal Studies
8
Intellectual Property Law
2
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
26
Advanced Legal Research/studies, General
11
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Public Relations/image Management
67
Broadcast Journalism
44
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
3
Physical Sciences, Other
1
Mathematics, General
20
Computational Science
1
Chemistry, General
5
Biology/biological Sciences, General
47
Biochemistry
15
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
11
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
7
Computer and Information Sciences, General
6
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Natural Resources Management and Policy
9
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Environmental Science
4
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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School Accreditation Information
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Alumni & Student Reviews
B+ Great
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 6 Reviews
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1987
Not sure at this time. Alumni socials and other networking which I have not used.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2013
Internship opportunities
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters in Special Education, Class of 2002
after work classes since I was in a MBA degree
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA in Art, Class of 2004
I don't know.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 1985
internships, career center
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political science , Class of 2002
Nothing
Rated January 2016
B Great
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 6 Reviews
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1987
Eclectic, well rounded, enthusiastic and involved.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2013
Primarily white, upperclass
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters in Special Education, Class of 2002
well rounded
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA in Art, Class of 2004
Some were snotty otherwise, just the usual mainstream.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 1985
small and intimate
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political science , Class of 2002
A big Orange County high school
Rated January 2016
B+ Great
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 6 Reviews
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1987
Been to long to comment.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2013
Mostly re-built or newly constructed in my time there
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters in Special Education, Class of 2002
some classrooms new , some older
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA in Art, Class of 2004
Fine
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 1985
very good facilities all the way around
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political science , Class of 2002
Meh
Rated January 2016
B+ Great
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 6 Reviews
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1987
Been too long
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2013
Greek life was most popular
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters in Special Education, Class of 2002
dont know. went to class and went home
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA in Art, Class of 2004
I don't remember.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 1985
A wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Political science , Class of 2002
Greek life
Rated January 2016