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University of the People
Pasadena, CA
University of the People at a glance
University of the People is a private university in Pasadena, California with 41,961 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It has an open admission policy (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection). Its published tuition is $1,400 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). 34% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021).
Tuition
$1,400
2024-25
Acceptance
Open admission
2024-25
Students
41,961
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$1,400
Avg On-Campus Living
Not available
Avg Off-Campus Living
$2,001
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $1,400
Net price (after aid): Data not available
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 0%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 0%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: No notice: no earnings figureThe Department of Education lists University of the People but has no graduate earnings figure for it, so the FAFSA shows no "lower earnings" notice for this college. That is an absence of data, not a finding either way.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
34%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
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Quick Decision Highlights
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Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
SAT range
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ACT range
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Source: IPEDS, open-admission policy reported for 2024-25 (final (revised) release)
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Academics
Studying online
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Fields of study
University of the People reported conferring credentials in 4 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Frequently asked questions
About University of the People
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is University of the People located?
- University of the People is located in Pasadena, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of the People?
- University of the People is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- Is University of the People open admission?
- Yes. University of the People reports an open admission policy to the federal IPEDS survey (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection), which IPEDS defines as accepting any student who applies. Individual programs, often nursing and other health programs, can still set their own entry requirements, so check the program you want with the college.
- What is the tuition at University of the People?
- University of the People's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,400 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of the People?
- University of the People reports total enrollment of approximately 41,961 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- What is the graduation rate at University of the People?
- University of the People reports a graduation rate of approximately 34% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How should I verify final details about University of the People?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of the People.
- Does University of the People get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. The Department of Education has no graduate earnings figure for University of the People in its March 2026 data, so the FAFSA shows no lower-earnings notice for it. That is an absence of data, not a finding either way.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 4 fields University of the People reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4,072 | Graduate (1,102 graduate · 1,517 bachelor's · 1,391 associate · 62 certificate) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2,005 | Graduate (179 graduate · 1,001 bachelor's · 798 associate · 27 certificate) |
| Public Health | 796 | Bachelor's (351 bachelor's · 400 associate · 45 certificate) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 744 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of University of the People are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). University of the People, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/university-of-the-people
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