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Chapman University

One University Drive

Orange, CA 92866

United States

Telephone: 714-997-6815

URL: https://www.chapman.edu

Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Mark Goor

Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. http://www.chapman.edu/academics/learning-at-chapman/index.aspx

Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action: June 30, 2023

First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1956

Undergraduate FTE: 7,544

Graduate FTE: 1,863

Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit

Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. No Related Entity

Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester

Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes

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RoleNameTitleEmail
Accreditation Liaison OfficerJoe SlowenskyVice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Faculty Advancementjslowens@chapman.edu
Board of Directors ChairParker KennedyChair, Board of Trusteesplawler@firstam.com
Chief Academic OfficerNorma BouchardExecutive Vice President, Provost and Chief Academic Officernbouchard@chapman.edu
Chief Executive OfficerDaniele StruppaPresidentstruppa@chapman.edu
Chief Financial OfficerHarold HewittExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officerhhewitt@chapman.edu
Director Institutional ResearchMarisol SamsonDirector of Institutional Researcharredond@chapman.edu
OPEIDNameCityLocation TypeStatus
116400Anglo-American UniversityPragueAdditionalActive
00116400Chapman UniversityOrangeMain CampusActive
00116485Harry and Diane Rinker Health Science CampusIrvineAdditionalActive
DegreeDegree LevelYear ImplementedModality
Advocacy and Dispute ResolutionNon-degree2000On-Site
Applied Statistical AnalysisNon-degree2017On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Art HistoryBachelors2002On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Communication StudiesBachelors2001On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in DanceBachelors2002On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelors1978On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media StudiesBachelors2001On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in FrenchBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Global Communication and World LanguagesBachelors2018On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelors1978On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Educational StudiesBachelors2009On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in MusicBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Peace StudiesBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in PhilosophyBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising, & Entertainment MarketingBachelors2001On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Religious StudiesBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in SpanishBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in Strategic & Corporate CommunicationBachelors2013On-Site
Bachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelors2002On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Visual EffectsBachelors2006On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in ArtBachelors2010On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Journalism and DocumentaryBachelors2014On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative ProducingBachelors2009On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative WritingBachelors2001On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance PerformanceBachelors2002On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film ProductionBachelors2001On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic DesignBachelors2002On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screen ActingBachelors2008On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre PerformanceBachelors2002On-Site
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing for Television and FilmBachelors2001On-Site
Bachelor of Music (Pre-Certification Music Education)Bachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Music in CompositionBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Music in PerformanceBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in AccountingBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Applied Human PhysiologyBachelors2013On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyBachelors1988On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Biological SciencesBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Computer EngineeringBachelors2020On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Data ScienceBachelors2016On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelors2021On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and PolicyBachelors2009On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Health SciencesBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringBachelors1970On-Site
Bachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelors2009On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Software EngineeringBachelors2013On-Site
Business LawNon-degree2012On-Site
Criminal LawNon-degree2016On-Site
Doctor of PharmacyProfessional Doctorate2015On-Site
Doctor of Physical TherapyProfessional Doctorate2000On-Site
Doctor of Science Degree with Emphasis in Mathematics, Philosophy and PhysicsResearch Doctorate2023On-Site
Ed Specialist (Special Education) – Moderate/Severe 2010 CredentialNon-degree2010On-Site
Ed Specialist (Special Education) -Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe 2010 CredenNon-degree2010On-Site
Ed Specialist (Special Education)- Mild/Moderate 2010 CredentialNon-degree2010On-Site
Educational Specialist in School PsychologyMasters1970On-Site
English and Fine Arts in Creative WritingMasters2003On-Site
Entertainment LawNon-degree2007On-Site
Environmental, Land Use and Real EstateNon-degree2000On-Site
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)Masters1970On-Site
International LawNon-degree2007On-Site
Juris DoctorProfessional Doctorate1994On-Site
Juris Doctor/Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television ProducingMasters2006On-Site
MBA/MFA Film and Television ProducingMasters2007On-Site
Master of Arts in Counseling and Pupil Personnel ServicesMasters1970On-Site
Master of Arts in Curriculum and InstructionMasters2021On-Site
Master of Arts in EnglishMasters2002On-Site
Master of Arts in Film and Media StudiesMasters1997On-Site
Master of Arts in International StudiesMasters2008On-Site
Master of Arts in Leadership DevelopmentMasters2004On-Site
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family TherapyMasters2008On-Site
Master of Arts in Special EducationMasters1970On-Site
Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education Bilingual EmphasiMasters1970On-Site
Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education (Single Subject Credential)Masters1970On-Site
Master of Arts in War, Diplomacy, and SocietyMasters2015On-Site
Master of Business Administration (MBA)Masters1970On-Site
Master of Fine Arts in Creative WritingMasters1960On-Site
Master of Fine Arts in Film ProductionMasters2004On-Site
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television ProducingMasters2002On-Site
Master of Fine Arts in Production DesignMasters2006On-Site
Master of Fine Arts in ScreenwritingMasters2002On-Site
Master of Fine Arts, The Showrunner ProgramMasters2018On-Site
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant StudiesMasters2016On-Site
Master of Music Keyboard Collaborative ArtsMasters2016On-Site
Master of Science in AccountingMasters2016On-Site
Master of Science in Behavioral and Computational EconomicsMasters2009On-Site
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and DisordersMasters2008On-Site
Master of Science in Computational and Data ScienceMasters2010On-Site
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (MSEECS)Masters2023On-Site
Master of Science in Food ScienceMasters2006On-Site
Master of Science in Food Science/Master of Business AdministrationMasters2009On-Site
Master of Science in Health and Strategic CommunicationsMasters2009On-Site
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical SciencesMasters2014On-Site
Master of Science in Real EstateMasters2020On-Site
Multiple Subject 2042 (CI) Credential – MACI programNon-degree2015On-Site
Ph.D. in Communication StudiesResearch Doctorate2019On-Site
Ph.D. in Computational and Data SciencesResearch Doctorate2012On-Site
Ph.D. in EducationResearch Doctorate2006On-Site
PhD in Pharmaceutical SciencesResearch Doctorate2016On-Site
Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate ProgramNon-degree2000On-Site
Prelim Multiple Subject 2042 CredentialNon-degree2003On-Site
Prelim Multiple Subject Bilingual 2042 CredentialNon-degree2008On-Site
Professional Clinical Counseling emphasis- School Counseling ProgramNon-degree2012On-Site
Professional Clinical Counseling emphasis- School Psychology ProgramNon-degree2012On-Site
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Psychology CredentialNon-degree2000On-Site
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counseling CredentialNon-degree2000On-Site
Single Subject 2042 (CI) Credential – MACI programNon-degree2015On-Site
Single Subject 2042 CredentialNon-degree2010On-Site
Speech Language Pathology CredentialNon-degree2009On-Site
Tax LawNon-degree2000On-Site
SeasonYearReview Type
Fall2026Interim Report
Fall2032Offsite Review
Spring2033Accreditation Visit