University of the People Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Not Available

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 17% more male students than female students enrolled at University of the People with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of the People has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of the People students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
54%
Women
46%
Enrollment by gender for University of the People students
Gender Number of Students
Men
22,633
Women
19,328

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 97%

University of the People draws 3 percent of students from California, 46 percent from other states, and 43 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of the People students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
3%
Out of State
46%
Foreign
43%
Unknown Location
9%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Not Available

0% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

41,961
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 0%
Part-time undergraduates 0%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=488846.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026