»International First-Year Applicants

Applying as an international first-year applicant

As an international first-year applicant, the first step of applying to Chapman is applying through the Common Application. 

After submitting the Common Application, the following steps are required to complete the application process:

Submit English proficiency test scores

To demonstrate your English language proficiency, you must submit official test scores from one of the following:

• Duolingo English Test: Minimum score requirement: 120
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score requirement: 80 iBT (with balanced sub scores)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Minimum score requirement: 6.5 (with balanced sub-scores)
• SAT: Score at least a 600 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section
• ACT: Score a minimum of 24 on both the ACT English and Reading sections

Applicants graduating from secondary schools where English is the language of instruction or who are in an International Baccalaureate or Cambridge curriculum can submit the English Proficiency Waiver Request form in your application portal after you have submitted the Common Application. 

Submit official academic documents

You must provide official academic documents from all secondary schools, pre-university programs, and colleges attended.

Official academic documents include:

• Official transcripts or grade reports (Chapman internally evaluates all received official transcripts. We do not require outside evaluations). 
• External examination results or predicted results (predicted IB results, Indian board exam results, GCSE/IGCSE results, predicted A-levels, Australian ATAR, etc).
• Graduation certificates (if applicable).

Official academic documents must come directly from a High School Counselor or School Official and can be emailed to intladmit@chapman.edu from an official school email address.

Official documents can also be sent in a sealed envelope to our physical address:

Chapman University
Office of Admission
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866
USA

Chapman University expects students to prepare work that is their own, factually true, and honestly presented. Chapman University does not contract with, nor is represented by, non-Chapman entities in the recruitment and admission process.

International Supplement Form

Chapman is a need-aware institution and considers the ability of a family to afford the costs associated with studying at Chapman when finalizing admission decisions for students.

Therefore, all international first-year applicants are required to submit anInternational Supplement Form and supporting bank documentation part of the application.

The form will be available in your application portal after you have submitted the Common Application. You can find more details about completing this form on the International Supplement Form page.

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Understanding tuition and cost

While we offer merit and need-based scholarships for international students, understanding the financial requirements of studying at Chapman will help you plan accordingly so you are well-prepared to manage your expenses.

Visit our International Costs and Financial Aid page for information on financing your Chapman education.

 

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How we can help

We are happy to help as you consider Chapman and work on your application! If you have any questions or want to learn more about the university, you can:

• Email International Admission:intladmit@chapman.edu 
• Visit campus: If you will be in Southern California, we encourage you to schedule an in-person tour of Chapman!
• Visit virtually: We also offer many virtual opportunities to connect, including tours and information sessions.

 

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Chapman University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, religion, military status, or veteran’s status in its admissions policies or administration of its educational programs, including scholarship and loan programs, under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 

Questions, concerns, or complaints may be directed to Colleen Wood, Title IX Coordinator at titleix@chapman.edu, phone (714) 997-6721, Argyros Forum Room 101, or to the Director, US Department of Education, Washington, DC, 20201.

Note: any questions relating to the admission process should be sent to admit@chapman.edu