Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Not available | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,200 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $1,200 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 0.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does University of the People Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$1,200
Books and supplies
$0
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$1,200
Average net price
Not available
Average aid coverage
Not available
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at University of the People pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is University of the People?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
University of the People net price
Not available
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
University of the People Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $1,200 and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$1,200
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
36.74%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
19,276
10-Year Median Earnings - University of the People vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends University of the People?
Undergraduates
19,276
Completion rate
36.74%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 0.00% of University of the People students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
University of the People lists Not available as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
University of the People is listed at 595 E Colorado Blvd Suite 623, Pasadena, CA 91101. Accreditor: Not available.
Compare Schools
Compare University of the People with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the People | Not available | $1,200 | Not available | Not available |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is University of the People's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for University of the People in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is University of the People tuition?
University of the People's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $1,200.
How many students attend University of the People?
The local dataset lists 19,276 undergraduate students at University of the People.
What percentage of University of the People students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for University of the People in the local dataset is 0.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at University of the People?
The federal loan rate for University of the People in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify University of the People data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with University of the People or the latest official federal education data.