by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Chapman University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Chapman University came in at $64,984 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals were $404; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,580 |
| Fees | $404 |
| Total | $64,984 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Chapman University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Chapman University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Chapman University sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Chapman University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Chapman University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $58,250 |
| Two Years Ago | $60,288 |
| One Year Ago | $62,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $64,580 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Chapman has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 3.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $67,254 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.49%, putting next year’s cost near $67,249.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $67,249 |
| In 2 Years | $69,593 |
| In 3 Years | $72,019 |
| In 4 Years | $74,530 |
| In 5 Years | $77,128 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $283,391.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Chapman University, head to the Chapman University Financial Aid page.
