• Chapman University is a private university, comprised of six schools and colleges, offering 45 undergraduate degrees and 28 graduate degrees.Chapman University: Chapman Facts The Chapman Panthers compete in Division III, independent, intercollegiate sports.

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1861
  2. Location: Orange, California
  3. President: James L. Doti
  4. Faculty: Approx. 600
  5. Nickname: Panthers
  6. Motto: "Christ and Church"
  7. Weather: Orange, California
  8. Noted Programs: Business; Film and Media Arts; Law

• History

  Chapman University was founded in 1861 as Hesperian College. The first classes for Hesperian took place on March 4, 1861.Chapman University: The Early Years Hesperian college was forced to close due to an inability to compete against public education and merged with California Christian College. In 1934, the college was renamed Chapman College in honor of benefactor Charles C. Chapman. The college moved to downtown Orange, California, in 1954. In 1991, the institution changed its name to Chapman University.Chapman University: Chapman University History The Chapman University School of Law was introduced in 1995.Chapman University: Building on Excellence

• Notable Alumni

  Jodie Sweetin, Colin Hanks, Steve Lavin, Loretta Sanchez

• Related Mahalo Pages

  California | La Sierra University | University of La Verne | Pomona-Pitzer University | Millikan University | California State Fullerton | University of California Santa Cruz

Categories

• View History
• Discuss on the Message Board
• Embed this Page
• Share this page