Colleges in Palo Alto, California
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Palo Alto, California (1 Private for-profit, 1 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Palo Alto, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
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After aid
Median grad rate
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6-year
Median admission rate
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Median enrollment
10
Undergrad
All colleges in Palo Alto
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto University Palo Alto, CA | CA | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 14 | Partial | |
| Sofia University Palo Alto, CA | CA | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 5 | Missing |
By institution type
Private for-profit (1)
Private for-profit colleges in Palo Alto operate as businesses, generally focused on career-oriented and online programs with rolling admissions.
- Sofia UniversityNet price: Not availableGrad: Not available
Private nonprofit (1)
Private nonprofit colleges in Palo Alto are mission-driven institutions — often religiously affiliated or research-focused — that reinvest tuition into academics and aid rather than distributing profit.
- Palo Alto UniversityNet price: Not availableGrad: Not available
Top programs in Palo Alto
Most-completed programs across Palo Alto colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Psychology100.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Palo Alto
Q.How many colleges are in Palo Alto, California?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Palo Alto, California that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Private for-profit, 1 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in Palo Alto?
By undergraduate enrollment, Palo Alto University is the largest institution in Palo Alto with roughly 14 undergraduates.
Q.What is the average tuition in Palo Alto?
Net price data is not consistently reported for institutions in Palo Alto.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Palo Alto?
Across Palo Alto colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Psychology.
Q.Are there community colleges in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in California may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Palo Alto that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.