As an indication of the growth of research, scholarship and doctoral studies, Chapman has achieved the Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral University – High Research Activity. This is a wonderful accomplishment and indicates the hard work of our students, faculty and administration. Recent accomplishments that attributed to this growth include:

  • $11 million in research expenditures
  • 6 times increase in the number of publications over the past 10 years
  • 51% interest from incoming freshman in research with faculty

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