PublicSuburbanUniversity of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University of Massachusetts Global is a public institution in Aliso Viejo with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 4.9K undergraduates with a 28:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
0% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,703 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,601.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •The centers evolved into the College of Lifelong Learning, which became Chapman University College in 2001.
- •Chapman University College was incorporated in 2008.
- •In 2009, the university was renamed Brandman University after a substantial donation from the Joyce and Saul Brandman Foundation.
- •University of Massachusetts In September 2021, Brandman affiliated with the University of Massachusetts (UMass) via a change of control agreement and rebranded as UMass Global.
- •While the Brandman name was still in use, Military Times ranked the university as one of the nation’s "Best for Vets" for 2021.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
68.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Programs (50)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
42%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment