| Type | 4 year, Private |
|---|---|
| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | Rural: Fringe |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Quarter |
| Student body size | Small |
|---|---|
| Student to faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
Located in Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Palo Alto University operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.
Palo Alto University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Palo Alto University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
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Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling services
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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