University of Guam

www.uog.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$5,304
2023 Average Net Price
$9,844
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
2,895
70.9% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
40.9%
171 Graduates

About

University of Guam is a higher education institution located in Guam, GU. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Guam were General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (48 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (33 degrees).

In 2023, 599 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Guam. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (286 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (269 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Guam is $5,304, which is $−19,271 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Guam was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 503 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Guam is $5,304, which is $19,271 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,844.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending University of Guam received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,304
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Guam was $5,304. The cost of tuition at University of Guam is $−19,271 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$9,844
2023 Value
2.51%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Guam had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,844. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Guam grew by 2.51%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,866
Room and Board
$2,150
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Guam was of $7,866 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,150. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

53%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at University of Guam received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.1% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Guam was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 503 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.

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Enrollment

University of Guam had a total enrollment of 2,895 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Guam is 2,052 students and the part-time enrollment is 843. This means that 70.9% of students enrolled at University of Guam are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Guam, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% Asian, 45.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.66% White, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.76% Hispanic or Latino, 0.38% Black or African American, and 0.0691% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Guam in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (27.6%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (27.3%) and Asian Male (21.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (34.4%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (20.2%) and Asian Female (17.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.9%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Guam in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,895 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Guam is 2,052 and the part-time enrollment is 843. This means that 70.9% of students enrolled at University of Guam are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

76%
2023 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 Guam was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Guam had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Asian
    1,328 enrolled students
  2. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
    1,316 enrolled students
  3. White
    77 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Guam is 45.9% Asian, 45.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.66% White, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.76% Hispanic or Latino, 0.38% Black or African American, and 0.0691% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 63 students (2.18%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 159 more women than men received degrees from University of Guam. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Guam is asian (286 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (269 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Guam is General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (48 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (33 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Guam, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), and Education (164 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 Guam are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,596,181 people), Secondary school teachers (577,640 people), Physicians (415,040 people), Education administrators (310,065 people), and Postsecondary teachers (269,000 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Guam in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Education (164 degrees), Biology (53 degrees), and English (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Guam are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of Guam are Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Education (164 degrees), Biology (53 degrees), and English (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Guam are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Guam are Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Education (164 degrees), Biology (53 degrees), and English (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Guam.
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    70 degrees awarded
  2. General Biological Sciences
    48 degrees awarded
  3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Guam was General Business Administration & Management with 70 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

220
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
379
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 220 degrees were awarded to men at University of Guam, which is 0.58 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (379).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at University of Guam in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.717 times less than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at University of Guam in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.39 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

11%
100% Completion Time
41%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from University of Guam completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (56.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Guam is Female and Asian (56.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Asian
    286 degrees awarded
  2. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
    269 degrees awarded
  3. White
    13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Guam is asian (286 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (269 degrees).

2% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Asian Female
    180 degrees awarded
  2. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
    170 degrees awarded
  3. Asian Male
    106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Guam is asian female (180 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female (170 degrees).

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Operations

University of Guam employs 40 Associate professors, 38 Professors and 32 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Guam are Male Professor (25), Female Associate professor (22), and Male Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Guam are: Office and Administrative Support, with 97 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 64 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 47 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$48.7M
2023 Salaries
8.24%
growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Guam paid a median of $48.7M in salaries, a 8.24% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.83% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.12% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$11.9M
Instructional Salaries
130
Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Guam paid a total of $11.9M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Associate professor
Most Common Instructor
40 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
97 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Guam were Associate professor with 40 employees, Professor with 38 employees, and Assistant professor with 32 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Guam were Office and Administrative Support with 97 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 64 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 47 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Professor
  2. Female Associate professor
  3. Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Guam was Male Professor with 25 employees, Female Associate professor with 22 employees, and Male Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Guam.

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