University of Massachusetts Global
About
University of Massachusetts Global, is a private online university headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. The university offers more than 55 degree, certificate, credential, and professional programs for working adults. Brandman was a separate, regionally-accredited university within the Chapman University system. In September 2021, Brandman separated from the Chapman University system, and formed a new affiliation with the University of Massachusetts, UMass Global. UMass Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
UMG vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions UMG selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUniversity of Massachusetts Global | 43% | 92.9% | 8,996 | $31,601 | Doctoral/Professional |
Capella University | 20% | — | 47,761 | $18,305 | Doctoral/Professional |
Empire State University | 36% | 81.1% | 10,469 | $11,147 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Franklin University | 3% | — | 9,457 | $22,605 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 66% | 88.9% | 2,204 | $23,069 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
National University | 50% | 54.5% | 22,115 | $31,058 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Park University | 37% | 69.0% | 5,736 | $15,529 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Regis University | 62% | 86.5% | 4,605 | $22,689 | Doctoral/Professional |
Strayer University-Virginia | 19% | — | 1,998 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Maryland Global Campus | 20% | — | 63,012 | $14,514 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Walden University | 0% | — | 49,441 | — | Doctoral/Professional |
Webster University | 64% | 86.2% | 8,260 | $26,196 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Wilmington University | 22% | — | 13,746 | $15,355 | Doctoral/Professional |
| Peer group median | 36% | 86.2% | 9,457 | $22,605 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The University of Massachusetts Global Fact Book provides key institutional data, including retention and graduation rates for traditional and non-traditional students. The page mentions the university's compliance with IPEDS reporting and includes a PDF download of the Fact Book. The contact phone number and physical address for UMass Global are also listed.
Visit IR office pageDocuments & reports (2)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookUniversity of Massachusetts Global Fact Book2025The UMass Global Fact Book provides key institutional data reported to IPEDS, including retention and graduation rates for both traditional and non-traditional students. It supports transparency, planning, and compliance while highlighting their commitment to student success. The Fact Book includes retention rates for first-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students and graduation rates for both first-time and non-first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.umassglobal.edu
Grants & funding opportunities (5)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityClassified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Grantsinstitution_site
- opportunityDiverse Education Leaders Pipeline Initiativeinstitution_site
- opportunityEarly Childhood Teacher Developmentinstitution_site
- opportunitySchool Counseling Residencyinstitution_site
- opportunityTeacher Residencyinstitution_site
Notable alumni (1)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Travis Couture
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