University of the People
About
The University of the People (UoPeople) is a private distance education university based in Pasadena, California. Founded in 2009 by Shai Reshef, the university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Academic programs at University of the People
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
University of the People vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions University of the People selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
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SubjectUniversity of the People | 34% | — | 41,961 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
American College of Financial Services | — | — | 5,514 | — | — |
California Northstate University | 100% | 92.5% | 981 | — | — |
Centura College-Chesapeake | — | — | 191 | $26,254 | — |
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology | — | — | 319 | — | — |
Florida Career College-Boynton Beach | — | — | — | $32,348 | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions |
Florida Career College-Hialeah | — | — | — | $34,326 | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions |
Florida Career College-Houston | — | — | — | $33,884 | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions |
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes | — | — | — | $35,448 | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions |
Florida Career College-Margate | — | — | — | $33,485 | — |
Florida Career College-Miami | — | — | — | $34,275 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach | — | — | — | $34,536 | — |
Hillsdale College | 90% | 20.7% | 1,792 | — | Baccalaureate |
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine | — | — | 632 | — | — |
Lincoln University | 100% | — | 436 | — | — |
Minerva University | 89% | 3.0% | 669 | — | — |
NationsUniversity | — | — | 1,077 | — | — |
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | 70% | — | 2,349 | — | — |
New Saint Andrews College | 66% | 83.9% | 413 | — | Baccalaureate |
Patrick Henry College | 74% | 77.4% | 425 | — | Baccalaureate |
Principia College | 74% | 44.4% | 339 | — | Baccalaureate |
SANS Technology Institute | — | — | 1,963 | — | — |
Strayer University-Arkansas | 0% | — | 741 | — | Baccalaureate |
Strayer University-New Jersey | 0% | — | 796 | — | — |
Strayer University-West Virginia | 0% | — | 252 | $16,943 | — |
Teachers College of San Joaquin | — | — | 974 | — | — |
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | 35% | 55.9% | 4,298 | — | — |
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | 21% | 57.7% | 2,850 | — | — |
University of Silicon Andhra | — | 100.0% | 238 | — | — |
| Peer group median | 68% | 57.7% | 769 | $33,884 |
Reports & documents (2)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planUniversity of the People Institutional Three-Year Strategic Plan2021The University of the People Three-Year Strategic Plan for 2022-2024 aims to maintain sustainable growth, enhance academic quality, and improve both student satisfaction and career opportunities. The plan focuses on leveraging technology and data, optimizing marketing strategies, and expanding operations, particularly in strategic locations like India. By setting ambitious growth targets and emphasizing academic excellence, UoPeople intends to support its mission of providing accessible, affordable online education to qualified students worldwide.uopeople.edu
Notable alumni of University of the People (3)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Woody R. Clermont
- Khalila Mbowe
- Brandon Whipple
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