Private Research University
Chapman University
Private Research University in Orange, CA. Six-year graduation rate 82%. Median 10-year earnings $70,070.
Verdict High-return
Chapman University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$70,070
Median debt at grad
$20,500
Mobility score
1.7
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
81.8%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $70,070 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 82%.
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.29 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 82% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate Chapman University
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