University of the People
Tel:
(626) 264-8880
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%.
Top Rankings
University of the People ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
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 |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 79% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of the People is Pasadena City College (0.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Pasadena City CollegePublic26,971 students | 0.90 Mi1570 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 585-7123 0.9026,971 - Los Angeles College of MusicPrivate for-profit288 students | 1.00 Mi300 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 568-8850 1.00288 - Platt College-Los AngelesPrivate for-profit727 students | 4.10 Mi1000 South Fremont Avenue, A10
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 300-5444 4.10727 - 13,584 students | 5.80 Mi1500 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 240-1000 5.8013,584 - East Los Angeles CollegePublic36,885 students | 7.10 Mi1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 265-8650 7.1036,885
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