Chapman University

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; 163 years ago (March 4, 1861)
AccreditationWSCUC
Religious affiliation
Academic affiliations
Endowment$564.6 million (2022)[4]
PresidentDaniele C. Struppa
Academic staff
1,117 total
Administrative staff
752 total
Students10,001[5]
Undergraduates7,656[5]
Postgraduates2,345[5]
Location
Orange
,
California
,
United States
CampusMidsize city, 90 acres (36 ha)
Other campusesIrvine
NewspaperThe Panther
ColorsRed and black[6]
   
NicknamePanthers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III - SCIAC
MascotPete the Panther
Websitewww.chapman.edu Edit this at Wikidata

Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California, United States. Encompassing eleven colleges, the university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[7] The school maintains its founding affiliations with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, but is a secular university.[8]

  1. ^ "Fish Interfaith Center Frequently Asked Questions". www.chapman.edu. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "Member Institutions".
  3. ^ "Chapman University at a Glance".
  4. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Facts & Rankings". Chapman University. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  6. ^ "Color Palette".
  7. ^ "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Chapman University Fish Interfaith Center. Retrieved August 23, 2023.