University of the People

www.uopeople.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$1,634

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

56,292

27.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

13.1%

28 Graduates

About

University of the People is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the People were General Business Administration & Management (532 degrees awarded), Secondary Education & Teaching (66 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (66 degrees).

In 2021, 1,300 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the People. 34.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,634.

In 2021, 10% of undergraduate students attending University of the People received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$1,634

2021 Value

9.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of the People had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,634. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of the People grew by 9.81%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the People (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$2,001

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the People was of $2,001 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the People (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10% of undergraduate students at University of the People received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 23.1% with respect to 2020, when 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the People (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of the People was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of the People had a total enrollment of 56,292 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of the People is 15,558 students and the part-time enrollment is 40,734. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at University of the People are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the People, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4.22% White, 2.79% Black or African American, 1.95% Hispanic or Latino, 1.37% Asian, 0.284% Two or More Races, 0.119% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0782% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the People in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (2.55%), followed by White Male (1.95%) and Black or African American Female (1.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (2.08%), followed by White Female (2.08%) and Black or African American Male (1.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the People in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56,292 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the People is 15,558 and the part-time enrollment is 40,734.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the People (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the People was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), University of the People had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the People (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,375 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,572 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,100 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the People is 4.22% White, 2.79% Black or African American, 1.95% Hispanic or Latino, 1.37% Asian, 0.284% Two or More Races, 0.119% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0782% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 398 fewer women than men received degrees from University of the People. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the People is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the People is General Business Administration & Management (532 degrees awarded), followed by Secondary Education & Teaching (66 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (66 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the People, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (292 degrees awarded), Business (815 degrees), and EDUCATION. (158 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the People are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,791,367 people), Registered nurses (1,451,114 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,092 people), Other managers (834,749 people), and Software developers (608,485 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the People in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (292 degrees awarded), Business (815 degrees), EDUCATION. (158 degrees), and Health (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the People are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of the People are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (292 degrees awarded), Business (815 degrees), EDUCATION. (158 degrees), and Health (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the People are Elementary & secondary schools (3,259,138 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,860,716 people), Computer Systems Design (1,008,191 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (672,075 people), and Banking & related activities (554,973 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the People.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
532 degree-majors awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
66 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education & Professional Development
66 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the People was General Business Administration & Management with 532 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of the People according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

849

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

451

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 849 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People, which is 1.88 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (451).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the People by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 507 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.65 times more than the 308 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 308 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.607 times less than the 507 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 3% of students graduating from University of the People completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of the People is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the People is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

98.3% of degree recipients (1,278 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the People is white female (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (5 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the People are: Management, with 13 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.36M

2021 Salaries

63.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of the People paid a median of $7.36M in salaries, a 63.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Occupations by Share

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the People were Management with 13 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees.