<p>Chapman has always been ambitious in advancing in the rankings. The school is always in a state of new building construction. They recently put a bid on the land owned by the bankrupt Crystal Cathedral for $50 million in order to build not only a med school, but eventually dental, pharmacy, and veterinary schools. </p>
<p>I think this is a major step in building it's national reputation. Having so many doctorate programs may possibly launch it from regional into national rankings. </p>
<p>For future pre-med students who are planning to graduate in the next 4 years, it's something to think about. </p>