About Chapman | Chapman University About Chapman University Where big ideas are born. We strive to become multidimensional, original thinkers — the kind of people who flourish in a challenging world. The kind of people who rise to every occasion. The kind of people who can accomplish anything imaginable. Maps & Directions Degrees & Programs Request Information (undergraduate) Request Information (Graduate) Explore Our Campus If you can’t visit Chapman in person, you and your family can tour our vibrant campus and hear from current students from wherever you are. Explore Our Campus Now Welcome to the Chapman Family Chapman's personalized education gives each student a unique opportunity to become an original thinker who rises to the world’s challenges. We’re here to make something: films, business models, lines of code—to bring them to life and deliver them to the world. Our inclusive, empowering community fosters creative thinking and expression of all perspectives. Chapman’s campus is the perfect size—not too big, not too small—allowing for effective, innovative programs to be a focal point of our institution. We work to connect students to faculty and the community to keep students engaged in the larger world. We're here to see what we can do. So when we have finally reached where we've worked so hard to be, we'll have every experience at Chapman inside us. Every person we found inspirational behind us. Every lesson we learned within us. And everything we will become in front of us. Learn More About Our Family Chapman By The Numbers 1861 Our story begins. Chapman is founded in 1861 as Hesperian College. Learn More About Our Story 15 miles from the beach. Located in the City of Orange — a safe, mid-sized community known for its historic architecture, perfect weather and Orange Plaza Historic District. Learn More About Our Home 9.6k students enrolled. 52 undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs in arts and sciences, business, education and health. (Fall 2018) Learn More About Our Campuses 50k alumni worldwide. Chapman has more than 50k alumni worldwide — pick a place and we're probably there. Learn More About Our Alumni See More of Our Facts and Rankings Why We're Here The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens. At Chapman, we strive for a vibrant intellectual community in which different ideas and perspectives are sought and encouraged – and enable new thinking to emerge. This type of welcoming community also helps to make every member feel valued and appreciated. Explore Sunny California With Chapman's access to diverse cultural experiences, internships and job prospects, it's no wonder we thrive in a region at the forefront of the entertainment, performing arts, health care and biotechnological industries. Come for the ideal weather and balanced lifestyle — stay for the vigorous entrepreneurial spirit of the West Coast. Learn More About Our Home Continue Exploring Our Story Our Family Our Home