Chapman University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
4%
International
43
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
49.5%(3,786)
Hispanic
18.1%(1,382)
African American
2.2%(170)
Asian
16.2%(1,238)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(23)
Two or More Races
8.8%(674)
Unknown
4.8%(367)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment10,014
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
40.1%(3,153)
Women
59.9%(4,716)

Gender Statistics

Men3,153

31% of total enrollment

Women4,716

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Chapman University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.9%(307)
18-19
44.0%(3,459)
20-21
40.2%(3,166)
22-24
9.5%(745)
25+
2.4%(192)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.4%(8)
20-21
4.8%(102)
22-24
38.7%(831)
25+
56.1%(1,204)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

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
60.8%(1,254)
Out-of-State
35.2%(725)
International
4.0%(82)

Regional Representation

In-State1,254

61% of student body

Out-of-State725

35% of student body

International82

4% of student body

States Represented

43 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