Chapman University

Chapman University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Orange, California, in a midsize city setting in Orange County. The university offers a range of career-oriented programs, including a Physician Associate/Assistant program at the bachelor's degree level, along with associate degree programs in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, and in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology.

With a total enrollment of 10,655 students (IPEDS 2023), Chapman is a mid-sized university. The institution reports a completion rate of 80% and a retention rate of 90% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting solid student persistence across its academic programs. Chapman University holds an overall quality score of 70/100.

Located in central Orange County, Chapman University provides students with access to a significant healthcare employer network and a thriving technology and entertainment industry presence in Southern California. Students interested in healthcare, digital media production, or engineering technology can pursue structured credential pathways within a broader university community that offers interdisciplinary opportunities and campus resources beyond vocational training alone.