Brandman University
Brandman University is one of the one hundred thirty-eight private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Irvine.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,812 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 31 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 21 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%).Brandman University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $12,000, and fees were $360. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $12,000 and $360 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students7,812 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 7 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 4 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 03/31/1956 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/26/2012 - Current |
Admission
68%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $500/credit | |
| In State Students | $500/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $500/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $640/credit | |
| In State Students | $640/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $640/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $22,500 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $62,500 | $62,500 | $62,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $32,000 | $32,000 | $32,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 20% of Brandman University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 20% | $2,765 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $200 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$26,055
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000-- |
| $30,001 to $48,000-- |
| $48,001 to $75,000$26,055 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,677
Undergrads
4,135
Graduates
5,150
Women
2,662
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
57% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
11% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
