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Acceptance Rate History
Chapman University
CA · Current rate: 56%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55.61% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 72.52% | 13,690 | 9,928 |
| 2021 | 60.37% | 15,098 | 9,115 |
| 2020 | 58.26% | 14,252 | 8,303 |
| 2019 | 55.65% | 14,273 | 7,943 |
| 2018 | 53.56% | 14,198 | 7,605 |
| 2017 | 57.24% | 13,170 | 7,539 |
| 2016 | 54.03% | 12,821 | 6,927 |
| 2015 | 47.58% | 13,670 | 6,504 |
| 2014 | 47.04% | 12,507 | 5,883 |
| 2013 | 44.71% | 11,750 | 5,253 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Chapman University's acceptance rate has increased from 44.7% in 2013 to 55.6% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2026.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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