Chapman University Reviews

"I think Chapman is wonderful. If I would have known about this school while I was an undergrad, I would have attended this school too. It's an amazing atmosphere, wonderful professors and students. I felt like the faculty really cared about me; from the professors to the administration, I've had a wonderful experience with this institution. The ambiance is great! It has a lot of bars and restaurants near the school, which is great for hangout spots after class. My only downside is that I commute almost an hour to there and back, and I haven't really looked for housing in the area, but I love the campus."

"The accessibility of the faculty is remarkable and they are always willing to help (even though they are incredibly busy themselves). The lessons learned from experience are irreplaceable and the help with future career questions and needs is generously given."

"Really great and approachable staff in my specific Dept. major. unfortunately less diverse than makeup of US population and overall averages of college attendees nationwide. Financial support for admitted candidates in need does not seem to exist"

"One of the tops films schools in the world and a beautiful campus. Financial Aid for grad students could be better."

"I absolutely, positively adored Chapman's graduate screenwriting program. The professors are willing to go above and beyond to help you succeed and become the best writer you can possibly be. The only downside is the commute to LA for internships, and even that's not that bad if you can find people to carpool with. The program's what you make of it, and if you go in with clear goals, determined to make the most out of your career, then Chapman will take you far."

"Although the education at Chapman is enjoyable Orange County can be a very expensive and sometimes overwhelming place to live."

"The pros of Chapman's grad program is the quality of education, however, the cons is the high costs associated with this luxury."

"Pros: Great Faculty, facilities, and student body. This is a collaborative program, not a competitive one. Every student and alumni I have spoken to loves Chapman and struggle to find negatives about the program. Cons: The University is very small and still trying to make a name for itself which makes it hard to grab attention of employers. This is a very small campus which can be a good thing and a bad one, depending on the student's preference. As a sports fan, I sometimes wish Chapman had a Division 1 sports team I can root for, but my attention is easily diverted by the local professional sports teams."

"Mt graduate program is amazing. We are learning effective, relevant and innovative strategies for working in the schools. We are fully supported by our professors and encouraged to pursue publication and other professional opportunities. I know I will be able to go into my career ready to work and make changes for the better."

"Pros: Supportive faculty and staff Multiple ways to network Professional development opportunities Information relevant and applicable to real-life situations Opportunities to interact with diverse populations (i.e., work with students in Cambodia, work with professionals in Vietnam) School organizations helped students connect with one another Internet at school is fast Print credit (no need to pay for printing services; part of tuition) Books were useful Assignments helped hone-in skills Cons: Student population not very diverse (mainly European-American) Financial aid information not well promoted"

"What I enjoy particularly about Chapman's educational program is the diversity of the staff. Teaching is not a cookie-cutter sort of job; what works for one teacher may not work for the other, and the professors do an excellent job of illustrating different techniques. I enjoy the honesty of the professors. This is not an easy profession to join as they will remind you, but it is rewarding. What I enjoyed the most is that the professors will make you think about what it really means to be a teacher and what will work best for you once you join the ranks. The program is very eye-opening and thought-provoking. Chapman also has small class sizes, which may or may not be everyone's cup of tea. With small class sizes, however, you're more apt to receive one-on-one time with a professor or get a prompt response if you have a question. You will also have the same classmates for different classes, which is nice in terms of bonding with your peers and knowing that you are not alone or overwhelmed. On the other hand, the organization of some of the classwork is less than desirable at times; often due dates change, projects may be completely scraped, but this is true of any university. At times, the thought-provoking, eye-opening lectures may appear to be more than just preaching rather than actual teaching. There are times where I hear my fellow students commenting about not really learning anything after a class. If you are someone who learns best when delivered straight fact, then you may get frustrated with the teachers of education at Chapman because in my experience so far, most of them are ones that challenge you cognitively with debates and hypotheticals and not if you can remember specifics from a textbook. This might be because most of the professors at Chapman have voiced that they do not want prospective teachers that just teach to the textbook; they want teachers that challenge their students and have them think outside the box, and there's no better way for students to learn than to illustrate it themselves."

"Pros: - cohort model - always learning the most up to date info and therapy Cons: - Financial aid for graduate students"

"The school psychology program at Chapman University is outstanding. Students take classes that are directly focused on what a school psychologist needs to know to be helpful and prepared. The assignments and projects given are tasks that a school psychologist would perform. The professors are very knowledgable of the field and all have extensive experience. The program is made so students help each other grow not compete for first. This makes for great discussion and teamwork within the cohort. The only con I think of is the high cost of tuition, but there is great financial aid."

"So far this is a fantastic program for doctorate of physical therapy and I believe that I will be more that prepared for my future career"

"I earned my BA in Economics from Chapman University in Dec. 2008 and just completed my first semester as a Graduate student in the Flex-MBA Program. Chapman has always been a perfect fit for my educational needs and I'm glad to have returned to complete my graduate studies."

"Love Chapman. Small community. Beautiful campus. Some grade A instructors in the film program."

"Strong faculty support, great real-life experience, nice diversity among students, Cons Sometimes hard to get classes."