University of the People
The University of the People (UoPeople) is a private online university based in Pasadena, California. Founded in 2009 by Shai Reshef, the university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average net price: $1,575
- Undergraduate enrollment: 53,970
- Graduation rate (150%): 29%
- Graduation rate (200%): 15%
- Student to faculty ratio: 28:1
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Other
- City: Pasadena, CA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of the People include Business Administration and Management, Computer Science, Public Health.
- Business Administration and Management (660 bachelor's)
- Computer Science (554 bachelor's)
- Public Health (218 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 66%, Computer Science 23%, Health 12%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
- In-state tuition and fees: $1,400
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $1,400
- Books and supplies: $0
- Off-campus room and board: $2,001
- Off-campus with family: $400
- Typical cost of attendance: $1,400
- Sticker vs net gap: -1250%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 0%
- Federal loan recipients: 0%
- Average institutional grant: $1,026
Admissions
University of the People has open admissions. Every applicant who applies is admitted.
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 53,970
- Women: 45%
- Part-time undergraduates: 34%
- Age 25 and older: 73%
- Graduate students: 3,724
- Graduation rate: 29%
- Come back after freshman year: 79%
Faculty and campus
- Student to faculty: 28:1
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of the People acceptance rate? University of the People has open admissions, so the acceptance rate is 100%.
What majors does University of the People offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Computer Science, Public Health.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of the People official site: https://uopeople.edu.