Strong internship program with connections throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, and entertainment industry. 70% of students complete at least one internship. Dedicated internship coordinators in each school. Close proximity to major corporations and entertainment studios.

Average class size is 26 students. 60% of classes have fewer than 20 students. Upper-division courses often 15-20 students.

Primarily discussion-based and hands-on learning. Strong emphasis on experiential education, project-based learning, and real-world applications. Professors are teaching-focused rather than research-focused.

Comprehensive academic support including: tutoring centers, writing center, peer mentoring, disability services, academic advising (assigned advisor for each student), supplemental instruction for difficult courses. Small class sizes facilitate professor accessibility.

91% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation. Strong regional placement in Southern California.

• No specific pre-law major but strong advising through Fowler School of Law (on-campus law school provides unique opportunities). Mock trial team is nationally competitive. Political Science and English are common pre-law tracks.
• Argyros School of Business & Economics is AACSB accredited (top 5% globally). Dodge College of Film & Media Arts is consistently ranked in top 10 nationally. Business programs are well-regarded regionally with strong focus on entrepreneurship and entertainment industry connections.
• Marketing concentration within Business Administration major. Strong emphasis on digital marketing and entertainment marketing due to SoCal location.
• BA and BS options available. Strong undergraduate research opportunities. Program emphasizes applied psychology and hands-on learning.
• Strong pre-health professions advising. Biology and Kinesiology majors serve as pre-PT tracks. Direct access to on-campus physical therapy doctorate program.

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Approximately 30% of students participate in Greek life (10 fraternities, 9 sororities). Greek life is present and visible but does not dominate social scene. Social scene is accessible to non-Greek students. Mix of social and service-oriented organizations.

Vibrant and diverse social scene. Strong arts/film culture due to Dodge College. Mix of on-campus events, Old Towne Orange nightlife (walking distance), beach trips, LA excursions. Active student programming board. 100+ student organizations. Social but not overwhelming party school atmosphere.

Moderate to strong school spirit. NCAA Division III athletics (Panthers). Basketball games draw good crowds. Strong traditions include Playfair (orientation event), Undie Run before finals, Panther Prowl. School pride is growing but not at major state school levels. More focused on campus community than sports culture.

91% freshman retention rate (very strong indicator of student satisfaction)

80% six-year graduation rate (above national average)

Active weekend campus. NOT a commuter school - approximately 40% of students live on campus, 90% of freshmen live on campus. Strong residential community. Weekend activities include campus events, trips to nearby beaches/theme parks, Los Angeles excursions. Campus is vibrant Thursday-Sunday.

Moderate to liberal-leaning. Located in Orange County (historically conservative) but student body trends more liberal. Generally tolerant and open environment. Active political discourse but not intensely polarized.

Suburban campus in urban area. Located in Old Towne Orange, a charming historic district with tree-lined streets. Campus is 78 acres with distinct campus feel but integrated into walkable downtown area. 30 miles from Los Angeles, 7 miles from beaches.

Approximately 280 sunny days per year. Classic Southern California Mediterranean climate. Average temperature 70-75°F year-round. Minimal rain (mostly November-March).

Excellent nature access. 7 miles to Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach. Peters Canyon Regional Park nearby for hiking. Santa Ana River Trail for biking. Mountains and desert within 1-2 hours. Year-round outdoor activity access.

Free Chapman shuttle system around campus and to local areas. Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) buses available. Campus is walkable to Old Towne Orange (restaurants, shops). Car helpful but not essential for underclassmen. Uber/Lyft readily available.

John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 10 miles/15 minutes. Los Angeles International (LAX) - 40 miles/45-60 minutes. Long Beach Airport (LGB) - 25 miles/30 minutes.

Old Towne Orange is charming, historic downtown with antique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques - all walking distance. Safe, affluent area. Orange Plaza (historic circle) is social hub. Disneyland 10 minutes away. Perfect balance of college town feel with big city access.

Chapman has a competitive Dance Team that performs at basketball games and competitions. The team competes in Division III level. Walk-on opportunities ARE available through tryouts held at beginning of fall semester. Team participates in UDA College Nationals. Also offers dance minor and multiple dance clubs for various styles.

Excellent recreation facilities. Sandhu Residence Center (fitness center) with cardio equipment, weights, fitness classes. Intramural sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, dodgeball, and more. Club sports available. Outdoor pool. Group fitness classes included. Recreation staff organizes outdoor adventures (surf trips, hiking, skiing).

Above average food quality. Multiple dining locations including Randall Dining Commons (main hall), Chick-fil-A, Jamba Juice, Starbucks, Einstein Bros Bagels. Flex dining dollars accepted at local Old Towne restaurants. Nines Restaurant (on-campus upscale dining). Generally positive student reviews. Multiple meal plan options.

Exceptionally beautiful campus. Mix of historic buildings and modern architecture. Palm tree-lined walkways, brick pathways, fountains, and well-maintained landscaping. Memorial Lawn is central gathering space. Recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in the West. Film-set quality aesthetics (campus used for filming). Strong architectural cohesion.

Good to excellent housing quality. Guaranteed housing for freshmen and sophomores. Range from traditional residence halls to apartment-style. Newer residence halls (Cypress, Glass Hall) are very modern. Most halls have air conditioning (essential for SoCal). Living-learning communities available. Junior/senior apartments on campus are apartment-style with kitchens.

Dance Team contact through Campus Recreation at (714) 997-6772 or recreation@chapman.edu. Also contact Student Engagement at studentengagement@chapman.edu for current coach information.