"In everyone's life at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the human spirit."

- Albert Schweitzer

Here's what Chapman is about: Dream the biggest dream of your life. Then let us help you achieve it.

Chapman University, founded in 1861 and based in the city of Orange, is one of the oldest, most prestigious private universities in California.  Chapman’s picturesque campus is located in the midst of one of the nation’s most vibrant economies and artistically creative areas, and draws outstanding students from across the nation and around the world.  Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses six schools and colleges: the Wilkinson College of Letters and Sciences, the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the College of Performing Arts, the School of Law and the School of Education.   Named to the list of top universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review, Chapman University enrolls more than 6,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students.