r/chapmanuniversity

Hey everyone, I’m trying to decide between Chapman University and University of San Diego and wanted some honest opinions on student life.

Main things I care about:

•	social life / making friends
•	party scene (frats + weekend life)
•	overall campus vibe
•	how easy it is to get involved socially if I’m transferring 

I’ve heard mixed things about both schools, so I’d appreciate real experiences or comparisons.

Which one has the better overall college social experience and why?

hi! im currently on the waitlist for film production as an incoming freshman and was wondering if anyones gotten off the waitlist or heard anything regarding it :)

hello! i am attending chapman in the fall and will have to find loans for about 27k. i’m wondering if anyone has advice on the best place to take from? i’ve heard awful things about sallie mae so im not sure what to do

What’s the best option for the meal plan for an incoming freshman? Is 14 a waste? Is 12 enough? Do students use them on weekends?

hi! i recently got accepted to Chapman as a transfer and i’m trying to decide if i should go or stay at Mount Saint Mary’s LA.

i’m studying political science and i’m interested in pre-law, legal studies, public policy, disability rights/advocacy, etc. i’m mostly trying to figure out if Chapman would be a better fit academically and socially, especially for transfers.

for anyone who goes there or transferred in:

• do you like Chapman?
• how is the poli sci/pre-law stuff?
• is it easy to make friends as a transfer?
• are there good internship/leadership opportunities?
• is the school supportive, especially for disabled/neurodivergent students?
• do you think Chapman is worth it?

i’d really appreciate honest opinions, good or bad. i’m trying to make a real decision and don’t want to just go off the campus tour/website lol.

I was told that students can get visitors visitor parking for free. Is that true or a hoax?