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University of the People

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 23%

Located in Pasadena, California, UoPeople is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of University of the People is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

While the on-time graduation rate at UoPeople is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at UoPeople is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UoPeople do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • All programs are offered online

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,200

Cost of attendance at University of the People in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$1,200

Cost of attendance at University of the People in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 22 of freshman students at University of the People received on average $967 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$967
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 0 0% - -
Other Federal Grant 0 0% - -
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 153 22% $967 $147,970
Total Grant & Scholarships 153 22% $967 $147,970

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of the People students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of the People students is 23.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.5%.

23.4%

  • unknown 23.5% 68 students

Service Offerings

University of the People provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

University of the People offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

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