At a glance
Average net price
Not available
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
33.5%
Admission rate
12%
Undergrad size
22,688
In-state tuition
$1,400
Out-of-state tuition
$1,400
Cost of attendance
Not available
Median earnings (10y)
Not available
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 79.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
3 program areas reported · Heavily focused on business (55% of credentials).
- STEM29%
- Health16%
- Business55%
- Business55.4%~12,560 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science28.9%~6,564 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions15.7%~3,564 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
About University of the People
University of the People is a very large institution located in Pasadena, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 22,688 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Computer science, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
Published net-price data for University of the People is not available in the most recent federal release. Published tuition is $1,400 per year before aid.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 33.5%, a average completion outcome. 79.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit.
Programs & majors
University of the People confers degrees and certificates across 3 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Computer science, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (55% of credentials), stem (29% of credentials), health (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of the People accepts 12% of applicants, making it highly selective.
Location & campus
Set in Pasadena, California (city), University of the People draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of the People
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of the People?
University of the People has a 6-year graduation rate of 33.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of the People?
University of the People admits 12% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.What is tuition at University of the People?
Published tuition is $1,400 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of the People located?
University of the People is located in Pasadena, California (ZIP 91101).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of the People at their official website.