University of the People
School Highlights
University of the People serves 4,987 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,987 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of the People ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
University of the People
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of the People has grown by 133% over five years.
The University of the People diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,987 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
24:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,350 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
33 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,087 students
1,979 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
601 students
69 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,297 students
6,350 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
2 students
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
23%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
6%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
4.57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of the People's ranking?
University of the People ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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