Brandman University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Irvine, CA

$12,000

Avg tuition

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About Brandman University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Brandman University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Irvine, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,114, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The university offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 8%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,000.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

95% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

8% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

11k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

54%

Hispanic

17%

Black

11%

Unknown

8%

Asian

5%

Two or more races

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Female student population

69%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

53

Total Online Enrollment

10,986

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

9% On-campus

91% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 88% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 85% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $12,000 $12,000
Graduate $12,060 $12,060

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,080
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $14,736
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,248
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,820

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $13,080 $13,080
Off-campus without family $32,064 $32,064
Off-campus with family $16,900 $16,900

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

75%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,198
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid $880
Pell Grant Aid $1,716

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

9

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

10

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.