Brandman University, Part Of The Chapman University System
Location and Contact Information
16355 Laguna Canyon RoadIrvine, CA 92618
USA
Main Tel: (949) 341-9800
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Brandman:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardinal Stritch University | Milwaukee, WI | 6,242 |
| 2 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 9,043 |
| 3 | National University | La Jolla, CA | 15,521 |
| 4 | Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | 6,690 |
| 5 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,378 |
| 6 | City University of Seattle | Bellevue, WA | 3,184 |
| 7 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | 4,112 |
| 8 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL | 4,291 |
| 9 | University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL | 4,888 |
| 10 | Lindenwood University | Saint Charles, MO | 10,074 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 1,044 | 15 |
| Bachelor | 788 | 12 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 143 | 6 |
| Associate | 19 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 55 |
Students
Student enrollment was 6,067 in 2009-2010 (4,600 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 38% of enrolled students and graduate students are 62%.
Students under 25 years old represent 12% of the student body. About 32% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Brandman offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Services Administration
MEDICINE
- Gerontology
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Nutrition Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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