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University of Massachusetts Global

Irvine, CA·Public·4,902 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state California residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. a public school with 4,902 students.

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4,902
Students
$31,601
Net Price
0%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$18,750
Debt

About This School

University of Massachusetts Global is a public institution located in Irvine, California with approximately 4,902 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $31,601 per year. The graduation rate is 0%.

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.

The numbers here raise serious concerns — a 42% freshman retention rate signals that more than half of first-year students leave before their second year, and a reported 0% graduation rate is a red flag that demands a direct explanation from the school before you commit. At $31,601 per year after aid, you'd be taking on real costs (median debt of $18,750) for an uncertain outcome. This might make sense for a highly specific, non-traditional student whose situation fits UMass Global's adult-learner model, but traditional students should look hard at those retention figures first.

Founded
2021
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing32%
Psychology11%
Health Professions6%
Education4%
Computer Science4%
Social Sciences2%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,520
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,520
Avg Net Price
$31,601
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants23%
Median debt at graduation$18,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
0%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
42%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$18,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$18,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$48,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White63%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,902 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Massachusetts Global

16355 Laguna Canyon Road

Irvine, CA 92618

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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