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Chapman University - Definition and Overview |
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| Chapman University
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Chapman University Logo
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| Motto
| 'The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens.'
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| Established
| 1861
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| School type
| Private
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| President
| James L. Doti
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| Location
| Orange, California, USA
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| Campus
| Suburban, 45 acres (.2 km²)
(Located in the historic Old Towne Orange)
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| Enrollment
| 3,443 undergraduate,
1,226 graduate
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| Faculty
| 518
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| Mascot
| Panther
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| Athletics
| 18 sports teams
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| Homepage
| www.chapman.edu
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Chapman University is private university loacted in Orange County, California.
Founded in 1861, it is one of the oldest private universities in California. Originally called Hesperian College, the school later merged with California Christian College in Los Angeles. In 1934, the institution was renamed in honor of C.C. Chapman, an Orange County entrepreneur and benefactor of the school. The college moved to its current location in downtown Orange, California in 1954. In 1991, the college again changed its name to Chapman University, reflecting its evolution into a comprehensive institution of higher learning.
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