»International Costs and Financial Aid

Estimated cost of attendance 

Chapman University is a need-aware institution. The total annual cost is the minimum amount of financial verification required for Chapman University to issue an I-20 or DS-2019 for the upcoming academic year.

These estimated costs can be used to complete the required International Student Supplement Form for undergraduate first-year and transfer applicants.

• Tuition and fees: $69,990
• On-campus housing and food: $18,900
• Health insurance: $2,365
• Books and supplies: $1,600
  
• Personal expenses and transportation: $3,400
• Total annual estimated cost: $96,255

All international students studying in the U.S. are required to have health insurance. You can learn more on our Student Health Insurance page.

You can also view our undergraduate Cost of Attendance page for a complete 2026-2027 academic year breakdown. All rates are subject to change.

Financial aid for international students

International students are eligible for merit and need-based scholarships. Merit-based scholarships can be as high as $42,000 per academic year for first-year students and up to $15,000 per academic year for transfer students.

• There is no additional application for scholarship consideration. All admitted students are automatically reviewed for merit awards. Merit scholarships are based primarily on a student’s high school academic achievements and overall strength of the application. Merit-based scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Admission Committee. Additional scholarships are available through individual departments.
• Chapman offers limited need-based aid of up to $15,000 per year for international applicants. US citizens and Permanent Residents living or studying outside the US are eligible and encouraged to apply for theFAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• We encourage international students to search for outside scholarships. You can contact the EducationUSA Advising Center nearest you and/or conduct a search online (keep in mind that some scholarships require U.S. Citizenship).

International Supplement Form

Chapman is a need-aware institution. All international first-year applicants are required to submit anInternational Supplement Form and supporting bank documentation as 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.

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 the Office of Admission: admit@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. 

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