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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.
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University of Massachusetts Global Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
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
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
68.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
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).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
42%
- •42% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
Location & Lifestyle
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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