Brandman University - Lacey 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Brandman University - Lacey
	1445 Galaxy Drive NE, Suite 201
	Lacey, WA 98516
Main telephone	360.493.6392
Fax	360.493.6399
Website	https://www.brandman.edu/about-brandman/campus/lacey
Other sites	Bremerton Campus 1600 Chester Ave., Engineering Building (ENG) Room 110 Bremerton, WA, 98337 360.779.2040 800.746.0082 bremerton@brandman.edu Bangor Campus 1042 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98315 360.779.2040 800.746.0082 bangor@brandman.edu Joint Base Lewis-McChord Campus (Fort Lewis) 6242 Colorado Avenue, Room B-148 Ft. Lewis, WA 98433 253.964.2509 ftlewis@brandman.edu Joint Base Lewis-McChord Campus (McChord) 851 Lincoln Boulevard, Room 323 McChord AFB, WA 98438 253.584.5448 800.746.0082 mcchord@brandman.edu Whidbey Island NAS Campus 1045 West Midway Street Room 116, Building 2739 Oak Harbor, WA, 98278 360.279.2526 800.746.0082 whidbeyisland@brandman.edu Main Campus 16355 Laguna Canyon Road Irvine, CA 92618 949.753.4774 800.746.0082 irvine@brandman.edu Please see Brandman website for a complete list of all campuses in California and Washington: https://www.brandman.edu/locations .

General Information

General information

Educational system	Chapman University System
Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
	Brandman University is a postsecondary educational institution that provides instruction on a semester basis. An academic year is comprised of six 8-week sessions.
Date founded	1958
Degrees offered	Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's
School accreditation	Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and authorized by the Washington State Student Achievement Council.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Yes

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Olympia
Public transportation to campus	Intercity Transit
Student parking on campus	Free parking
County	Thurston

School visits

Contact to set up school visit

lacey@brandman.edu

Additional information

Established in 1958, Brandman University is a private, non-profit university accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges (WSCUC) and a member of the Chapman University System. Brandman University provides quality education to primarily non-traditional/adult learners who demand the same academic standards as a traditional university, but whose needs require greater flexibility and relevance in program delivery and learning assessment. Brandman offers over 50 undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs at almost locations throughout California and Washington, and nationally through its top-ranked online campus. Over 12,000 students enjoy flexible class times, exceptional faculty, and unparalleled student services. Brandman is a participant in Troops to Teachers, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and the Military Spouse Career Advancement (MyCAA) program, and a quarter of Brandman's students have ties to the military (active military, reserve, veterans, or dependents). Centrally located between Tacoma and Olympia, Brandman's Lacey campus offers South Sound students a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in criminal justice, communications/media, social science, psychology, business, organizational leadership, human resources, and education.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	0
Number of full time, freshmen women	0
Total number of full time freshmen	0
Number of part time, freshmen men	0
Number of part time, freshmen women	0
Total number of part time freshmen	0
Total number of freshmen men	0
Total number of freshmen women	0
Total number of freshmen	0
Number of full time, undergraduate men	18
Number of full time, undergraduate women	23
Total number of full time undergraduates	41
Number of part time, undergraduate men	16
Number of part time, undergraduate women	12
Total number of part time undergraduates	28
Total number of undergraduate males	34
Total number of undergraduate females	35
Total number of undergraduate students	69
Number of male graduate students	26
Number of female graduate students	30
Total number of graduate students	56
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students	60
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students	65
Total enrollment	125
Enrollment data is what was reported to IPEDS in the fall 2018 snapshot.

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%
Asian	4%
Black	7%
Hispanic	51%
Multiracial	1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4%
White	28%
Race/ethnicity unknown	3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
The IPEDS definitions of Race and Ethnicity were utilized. Enrollment data included is what was reported to IPEDS in the fall 2018 snapshot.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	6%
Number of states and territories represented	4

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	0%
Number of countries represented	0

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

88%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-20 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30-semester credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$15,000
Out-of-state tuition	$15,000
Fees	$110 technology fee (per 8-wk session)
Cost information website	https://www.brandman.edu/admissions/tuition
Brandman is a non-traditional university with six 8-week sessions per 12-month academic year. Undergraduate tuition is $500 per semester credit. Active military students, their spouses, and their dependents who are enrolled in undergraduate programs pay a discounted tuition rate of $250 per semester credit.

Tuition rates vary by

Active military students, their spouses, and their dependents who are enrolled in undergraduate programs pay a discounted tuition rate of $250 per semester credit.

Tuition refund policy

If student drops and/or withdraws: - Prior to the first day of classes, they are refunded 100% - Within the first week of classes, they are refunded 90% - Within the second week of classes, they are refunded 80% - After the second week of classes, they receive no refund

Tuition payment plans available

Students have up to 30 days from the start of each eight-week session to pay off their account balance in full without penalty.

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Full-time employees of Brandman University are allowed 3 tuition-free units per 8-week session, up to a maximum of 15 tuition-free credits each fiscal year. Courses taken in excess of 3 units per academic term and/or 15 units per fiscal year are discounted 50%. Eligible dependents of full-time employees are granted a tuition discount of 30% for an unlimited number of undergraduate or graduate units. After the employee completes 4 years of regular full-time employment, eligible dependents are granted a tuition discount of 100% for an unlimited number of undergraduate or graduate units. Part-time employees of Brandman University are allowed 6 tuition-free credits each fiscal year. Courses taken in excess of 3 units per academic term shall not be discounted. Dependents of part-time employees are not eligible for tuition discounts.

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Financial Aid Office
onestopLA@brandman.edu
800.746.0082
Financial aid office website	https://www.brandman.edu/tuition-and-aid/financing-your-education
Scholarship list website	https://www.brandman.edu/tuition-and-aid/financing-your-education/scholarships

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term)	Continuous
Letters about aid sent to applicants	Continuous

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2018-2019 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$11,226
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	58%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,128
Scholarship or grant	$8,098
Work study	$0
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$12,160
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	60%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$6,595
Scholarship or grant	$5,565
Work study	$0
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who received aid	8
Number of undergraduates who received aid	877

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	58%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$16,363

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Nursing

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Benefits include Military Tuition Assistance (TA), GI Bill, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Admissions Office
apply@brandman.edu
Andrew LeCompte
Assistant Director of Admissions
lecompte@brandman.edu
800.746.0082
Admissions office website	http://www.brandman.edu/admissions
Electronic application website	https://www.brandman.edu/online-application

Admissions contact for minority students

Andrew LeCompte

Assistant Director of Admission

lecompte@brandman.edu

800.746.0082

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	33
Number of male applicants accepted	26
Number of male applicants who enrolled	0
Number of female applicants	63
Number of female applicants accepted	50
Number of female applicants who enrolled	0
Total number of applicants	96
Total number of applicants accepted	76
Total number of applicants who enrolled	0

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Postsecondary education

Students applying to Bachelor's degree programs must have at least 12 transferable credits with a minimum college GPA of 2.0 for admission. Students applying to the Associate of Arts program or undergraduate Brandman MyPath, who have fewer than 12 transferable credits are required to have a high school diploma, a high school cumulative GPA of 2.0, and to pass an admissions test in English and Math.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall 1 session, fall 2 session, spring 1 session, spring 2 session, summer 1 session, summer 2 session
Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Brandman is a non-traditional university and enrolls students continuously in 8-week sessions throughout a 12-month academic year.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.brandman.edu/online-application
Application fee	$0
Application fee waived	There are no application fees for any prospective students.
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
College transcript	Required for all students
High school GPA	2.0 (only required for students applying to AA program with fewer than 12 transferable credits), required for some students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for some students
Letters of recommendation	Varies by program; please see catalog for program-specific requirements, required for some students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for some students
Other application materials	Varies by program; please see catalog for program-specific requirements: http://catalog.brandman.edu/ , required for some students
Specific programs may have further admissions and application requirements. Please see the catalog for additional information.

Exams

Required exams	None
Students applying to the Associate of Arts program or undergraduate Brandman MyPath and who have fewer than 12 transferable credits are required to pass an admissions test in English and Math.

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA

Considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements

Undergraduate transfer students must have completed 12 or more transferable baccalaureate-level credits or the equivalent for admission to Brandman University. The 12 credits may consist of all or any combination of the following credit types: Brandman University coursework, transfer work, dual credit, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, approved PLA (Prior Learning Assessment), CLEP (College Level Examination Program), and DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) scores. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all prior college-level coursework is required for formal admission into an undergraduate degree or certificate program.

Age limit on courses to be transferred

no limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Life long learning

Military service

Other

Other admission routes

Please refer to the website for other admission routes. http://catalog.brandman.edu/academic-policies-procedures/undergraduate-credit-hour-based/

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	67%
Between four and five years	3%
Between five and six years	1%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Associate

Bachelor's

Master's

Doctorate

Graduate certificate

School catalog

School catalog website	http://catalog.brandman.edu/
Academic index website	http://www.brandman.edu/lacey

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Each 12-month academic year consists of three trimesters, with two 8-week sessions in each trimester.
Grading system	4.0 scale
Number of faculty on campus	11
Student faculty ratio	17:1
Average class size
Lecture	12

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree	60-semester credits
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	120-semester credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Math or science requirement
Students graduating with an Associate's degree must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, including all major and minor coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 15 lower-division credits at Brandman. Students graduating with a Bachelor's degree must have a minimum 2.0 GPA at Brandman and on all transfer work, including all major and minor coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits at Brandman, 18 of which must be upper-division credits, and 12 of which must be completed in students major. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits of upper-division coursework in their major.

Attendance options

Evenings

Full time

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Courses are offered in 8-week sessions.

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

- Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) to Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: This accelerated and integrated degree program provides students entering the BBA program with an expedited path to an MBA, with up to 18 fewer credits than the combined BBA and MBA degree programs. The admission process for the MBA program begins during the student's senior year of the BBA program.

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge for course credit

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

International Baccalaureate

Work experience

Brandman evaluates credit for both military service and military coursework for academic credit using ACE guidelines. Military students are awarded six credits for military service. Based on ACE recommendations, additional credits may be awarded. Brandman also offers prior learning assessment by portfolio, which is a process based on the learning students have gained through life and/or work experiences. The learning documented in the portfolio must match an appropriate Brandman course, and a separate portfolio is required for each three credit hours attempted. Each portfolio is evaluated by a subject matter specialist who determines whether the learning demonstrated with the documented training and experience meets the learning objectives of the identified course. If the portfolio meets the standards established for the course, credit is awarded. Some industry certifications are approved for course substitutions or equivalencies. The University also evaluates workforce development training and may award credit toward specified degree programs and/or general elective credit. Students may receive credit for selected courses in the current Brandman University catalog by satisfactorily completing the end of course assessment. Please see the Brandman website for detailed information on transfer options: https://www.brandman.edu/admissions/transfer-center .

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name	Leatherby Library at Chapman University
Number of books and documents in libraries	351,026 (books/bound volumes, printed periodicals, and eBooks)
Number of subscriptions (periodicals, newspapers)	68,263 (printed periodicals and electronic journals)
Audio Visual Materials (CDs, DVDs, videos): 27,399 Microfilm: 17,090 Microfiche Sheets: 673,234 Electronic Databases: 274 All data reported is from the 2015-16 academic year.

Alternative course formats

Audio tape

Video tape

Student Life 

Clubs and associations

Largest clubs and organizations on campus	ECE Leadership; Nursing Honor Society; Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Workers; Social Work Student Organization; SHRM Society of Human Resources Management
Student clubs and associations website	https://myprod.brandman.edu/sites/student/MyResources/Organizations/Pages/default.aspx

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Reading and study skills courses

Remedial education courses

Tutoring

Brandman offers a remedial mathematics course as well as basic computer application workshops through the School of Extended Education. The Online Writing and Math Community offers live, online tutoring; live, online office hours; live, online workshops; recorded tutorials; and various other writing and math-help resources.

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Psychological counseling

The Office of Accessible Education & Counseling Services approves and coordinates accommodations and services to assist students with disabilities in acquiring skills essential to academic and personal success. These services include providing extended time for assignments and exams, assistive technologies, alternative media formats, and interpreter services.

Other services for all students

Orientation

Brandman's New Student Orientation is designed for newly admitted Brandman University students who are about to begin their first term at Brandman. Orientation is mandatory and is offered online and on-campus.

Services for students with disabilities

Loren O'Connor
Assistant Vice Chancellor for the Office of Accessible Education and Counseling Services
loconnor@brandman.edu
949.341.9823
Disabilities services website	https://www.brandman.edu/accessible-education
Barrier-free campus
Designated parking
Interpreters for the deaf
Learning aids
Readers for the blind
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors
The Office of Accessible Education & Counseling Services approves and coordinates accommodations and services to assist students with disabilities in acquiring skills essential to academic and personal success. These services include providing extended time for assignments and exams, assistive technologies, alternative media formats, and interpreter services.

Additional services available for these groups

Adult learners

Veterans

Brandman also provides services to active military or members of the Reserves or National Guard.

Campus security

Brandman University contracts with licensed commercial agencies for onsite security services at facilities it owns. Security personnel are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment throughout the University. They enforce University rules and regulations, patrol campus grounds, respond to emergencies, provide routine and specialized security service, investigate accidents, and facilitate the response of community emergency services as required.

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Services
careerdevelopment@brandman.edu
Career services website	https://www.brandman.edu/about/career-services

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Résumé preparation assistance

-Monthly free career development webinars -Career blog that discusses career and industry-related trends

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Admissions Office
apply@brandman.edu
800.746.0082
Graduate school website	https://www.brandman.edu/admissions/how-apply/graduate-admission

Enrollment

Number of full time, male graduate students	11
Number of full time, female graduate students	6
Total number of full time graduate students	17
Number of part time, male graduate students	15
Number of part time, female graduate students	24
Total number of part time graduate students	39
Total number of male graduate students	26
Total number of female graduate students	30
Total number of graduate students	56
Number of undergraduate men	34
Number of undergraduate women	35
Total number of undergraduate students	69
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students	60
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students	65
Total enrollment	125

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 24-semester credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$15,840
Out-of-state tuition*	$15,840
Fees	$110 technology fee (per 8-wk session)
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition for non-military students enrolled in Master's level programs is $660 per semester credit. Active military, their spouses, and their dependents pay a discounted rate of $400 per semester credit. Military students enrolled in Master's-level programs are also exempt from the technology fee. Students in the Doctorate of Education program pay $1,005 per semester credit, regardless of military status. Students in the Doctorate of Nursing program pay $1,155 per semester credit, regardless of military status.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited educational institution for admission to graduate degree programs. Graduate students have four options to be eligible for admission: 1) A 3.0 or better GPA over the last 30-graded semester hours (45-graded quarter hours) completed in either a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential degree. All credits used for GPA calculation must be from a regionally accredited institution. 2) A GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (MAE/MAT requires 2.75-2.99) calculated over the most recent graded 30 semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential. All credits used for GPA calculation must be from a regionally accredited institution. In addition, a satisfactory score on an accepted graduate admissions exam such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Graduate Management Test (GMAT), The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). 3) An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. 4) Submission of a portfolio of evidence that shows adequate preparation for graduate studies, including: writing samples that show graduate-level communications and analytical skills; a detailed resume showing professional development and achievements; awards; professional recognition; letters of reference from persons who can attest to the applicant's ability to do graduate-level work; and a letter of explanation detailing the reasons the student believes he or she is a good candidate for graduate study in the discipline requested. If the portfolio meets substantive approval of the committee, the applicant may be invited for an interview. Additional requirement vary by program; please see catalog for program-specific requirements (http://catalog.brandman.edu/ ).
Application deadline	Continuous
Application fee	$0
Please visit the Brandman website for more information on graduate admission at Brandman: https://www.brandman.edu/admissions/graduate-admission .