Private nonprofit · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Midsize city
University of the People
Pasadena, California. 22,688 undergraduates.
36%Graduation rate18 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
—Average net price per year
—Median earnings 10 years after starting
—Median debt at graduation
What families actually pay
The Department of Education did not report net price by income for this college.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $1,400.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 54% |
| Return for second year | — | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | — | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | — | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Quick answers
- What is the graduation rate at University of the People?
- 36% of University of the People students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
