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University of the People
Pasadena, CA
Tuition
$1,200
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
25,757
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$1,200
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$2,001
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,367
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 Grants0%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans0%
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.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
37%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
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Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Academics
Program format
Online
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Areas of study
CommunicationsNatural SciencesAgricultureVisual & Performing ArtsBusinessEducationComputer Science
Programs (12)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Natural Sciences
ChemistryBiology
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & MediaTheater
Business
Information SystemsAccounting
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
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About University of the People
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- 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.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of the People?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of the People is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of the People?
- University of the People's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,200 per year. 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 25,757 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- 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.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
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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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
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