Brandman University is a private not for profit institution with over 25 campuses throughout California and Washington and a virtual campus online. The university’s main campus is in Irvine, California.
Brandman University was established in 1958 by Chapman University in Orange, California. It was established as an educational resource for the local El Toro Air Force Base. In 2009, it was renamed Brandman University after a substantial donation from the Joyce and Saul Brandman Foundation. The Irvine campus now focuses on the overall development of students with world-class education.
Brandman University aims to be recognized as the leader in the evolution of adult learning. The mission of the University is to provide students with a dynamic education based on excellence and flexibility that creates lasting value and relevance for evolving careers. The faculty of Brandman University believe in continuous renewal and innovation, creating a participative and collaborative culture and in ongoing academic and professional development.
Brandman has a current student population of 8766 and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Hispanic students make up for the largest chunk of the student population with 53% followed by white Americans with 28%. Other students are from Asian, African American, and Native American backgrounds. Overall, 61% of the student population is female.
The university is known for offering world-class education along with various services and facilities to make it easier for the students to pursue higher education and shape their careers.
It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in many different fields like business, psychology, social work, criminal justice, and many more. The university offers degree programs through five schools: The Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions; School of Education; School of Business and Professional Studies; School of Arts and Sciences; and School of Extended Education.
The university is also into online education and is regarded as one of the best online colleges in California. It offers various Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate degrees, as well as Certification programs online, across several different areas of study. The online programs are designed to serve the working professionals and meet the time and schedule limitations of such students. The online branch of the university offers various flexible programs for the students and allows them the chance of pursuing an education at their own pace.
Brandman University is regionally accredited and is recognized by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) to offer various degrees and online programs