Chapman University

Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California. It encompasses eleven schools and colleges and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". While the school maintains affiliations with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, it is not a Christian college.

Chapman University
Former names
Hesperian College (1861–1896)
Pierce Christian College (1874–1896)
Berkeley Bible Seminary (1896–1912)
California Bible College (1912–1920)
California School of Christianity (1920–1923)
California Christian College (1918–1920, 1923–1934)
Chapman College (1934–1991)
Mottoὀ Χριστòς καì ἡ Ἐκκλησíα (Greek)
Motto in English
"Christ and Church"
TypePrivate research university
EstablishedMarch 4, 1861 (March 4, 1861)
AccreditationWSCUC
Religious affiliation
Academic affiliations
  • AICCU
  • ICSC
Endowment$564.6 million (2022)
PresidentDaniele C. Struppa
Academic staff
1,117 total
Administrative staff
752 total
Students10,001
Undergraduates7,656
Postgraduates2,345
Location, ,
United States
CampusMidsize City, 90 acres (36 ha)
Other campusesIrvine
NewspaperThe Panther (www.thepanthernewspaper.org)
ColorsRed and black
   
NicknamePanthers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III - SCIAC
MascotPete the Panther
Websitewww.chapman.edu
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