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Chapman University Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$83,146

Chapman University cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees $64,984
Housing and food (on campus) $17,814
Books and supplies $1,600
Other expenses (on campus) $3,332
Total cost of attendance $83,146

Housing and food off campus: $15,614 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At Chapman University, the average net price of $46,555 is $36,591 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $33,559 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $55,066 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $33,559
$30,001–$48,000 $33,978
$48,001–$75,000 $33,709
$75,001–$110,000 $40,011
$110,001 and up $55,066

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $20,500
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $70,070
Graduation rate 81%
Admission rate 65%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Chapman University?

Tuition and fees are $64,984 a year.

How much does Chapman University cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $83,146 a year, four years would come to about $332,584 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at Chapman University?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $46,555 a year after grants and scholarships.