Chapman University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
4%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Chapman University has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.3%(3,986)
Hispanic
18.1%(1,465)
African American
2.3%(183)
Asian
16.2%(1,311)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(23)
Two or More Races
8.8%(710)
Unknown
4.8%(390)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment10,655
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Chapman University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Chapman University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.2%(3,334)
Women
59.8%(4,969)

Gender Statistics

Men3,334

31% of total enrollment

Women4,969

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Chapman University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.5%(356)
18-19
44.5%(3,502)
20-21
40.2%(3,167)
22-24
8.6%(674)
25+
2.2%(175)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.3%(7)
20-21
5.0%(105)
22-24
40.1%(836)
25+
54.6%(1,139)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Chapman University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 61% in-state residents, 35% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.1%(1,097)
Out-of-State
34.7%(623)
International
4.2%(76)

Regional Representation

In-State1,097

61% of student body

Out-of-State623

35% of student body

International76

4% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age

Chapman University - Demographics & Diversity