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Chapman University Men's Water Polo

Welcome to the Chapman University men's water polo recruiting profile. Chapman competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf. from Orange, California. Led by head coach Eric Ploessel, Chapman University pairs a 65% acceptance rate with a 82% graduation rate and a $47,902 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
27
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
10,474
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
65%
State
California
City
Orange
Address
One University Dr.
Staff
Eric Ploessel
Head Coach
(714) 532-6034·View profile
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 64% of D3 men's water polo programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
92%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
82%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$58,080
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$70,070
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 19% of D3 men's water polo programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$64,580
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$64,580
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$17,814
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$47,902
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$70
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 74% of D3 men's water polo programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$169,301
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$50,517
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (714) 997-6815

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