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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to providing the best education to all students. This is because diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

With this in mind, we hope you can use the resources below throughout the application process and preparing for your college experience.

Chapman en Español

If you or your family members prefer to learn about Chapman in Spanish, check out our Spanish-language website!

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Chapman Chats: DEI: Where we are and where we are going

On this special episode of Chapman Chats, we sit down with our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Hear from Dr. Reg Chhen Stewart, Dr. Gabriela Castaneda, Misty Levingston, and Dr. Kevin Nguyen-Stockbridge regarding their roles on campus and Chapman's growth.

48%

of incoming class identify as students of color

83

countries represented in the student body

25%

increase in Latinx student population over 5 years

20%

of Chapman undergraduates are first-generation

39%

increase in Black student population over 5 years

$31,000+

average need-based financial aid award

Applicants from overseas

Coming to Chapman from another country, or across the Pacific Ocean? Learn more about resources and how to apply:

Mission-Driven Awards

We want to make a Chapman education possible for all qualified students. To accomplish this, we offer merit aid, need-based aid, and a number of mission-driven awards.

These awards help us create a diverse campus community by providing access and resources to students who are underrepresented in higher education or socioeconomic status.

You can find a list of our mission-driven awards—and which ones you might qualify for—on the Mission-Driven Awards page.

Religious applicants

Chapman welcomes and supports students from a diverse array of religious traditions. You can find some resources for applicants from select groups below: