Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pasadena, California |
| Online | uopeople.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
University of the People (UoPeople), headquartered in Pasadena, California, is an online-only, tuition-free institution founded in 2009 as one of the first non-profit, accredited online universities. The university operates through a digital learning platform, offering undergraduate and graduate programs primarily in business administration, computer science, health science, and education. UoPeople employs a distance learning model that allows students from across the globe to access higher education, with course materials and instruction delivered entirely online through asynchronous learning methods. The institution maintains academic partnerships with several traditional universities, including the University of California Berkeley and New York University, while operating under the accreditation of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). As an online institution, UoPeople does not maintain a physical campus or student housing facilities.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $1,200 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $2,001 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $3,601 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=488846 IPEDS survey data for University of the People.
Current students may use the University of the People GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024