CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY RANKS 100 IN 2027 U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES LIST

Chapman University has achieved a historic milestone by entering the national rankings for the first time, landing at No. 100 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities list.

The recognition marks significant progress and motivates further advancement. The school also earned No. 39 for Best Undergraduate Teaching, highlighting its strong commitment to undergraduate education. Additional placements include No. 55 among Top Private Schools and No. 151 for Best Value, both reflecting academic quality.

President Matt Parlow, the university’s 14th leader spoke to a crowd assembled during the recent Homecoming weekend. He reviewed past rankings and expressed gratitude to current and former community members whose efforts built the institution.

Chapman’s rankings trajectory shows steady improvement. In 1991 Chapman ranked 61st among regional midsize Western universities. Under President James Doti (1991–2016), it rose to No. 5 regionally.

During Daniele Struppa’s tenure (2016–2025), it reached No. 5 among 94 Western regional universities in 2018 and No. 2 for Most Innovative Schools. By 2019 it entered the national rankings at 125, and it has now climbed to 100. President Parlow noted that the results demonstrate Chapman’s distinctive approach and fidelity to its mission, adding that greater achievements lie ahead.