University of the People

www.uopeople.edu

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2024 Average Net Price

$1,575

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

41,961

49.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

29%

169 Graduates

About

University of the People is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of the People were General Business Administration & Management (1,359 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (516 degrees), and General Public Health (336 degrees).

In 2024, 5,751 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the People. 44% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (378 degrees), 1.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (231 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,575.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of the People received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the People was $0. The cost of tuition at University of the People is $−24,000 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the People (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$1,575

2024 Value

3.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of the People had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,575. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of the People grew by 3.9%.

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.

Enrollment

University of the People had a total enrollment of 41,961 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of the People is 20,660 students and the part-time enrollment is 21,301. This means that 49.2% 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 4.66% White, 2.76% Black or African American, 2.65% Hispanic or Latino, 1.51% Asian, 0.52% Two or More Races, 0.0667% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0596% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the People in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (2.26%), followed by White Male (2.03%) and Black or African American Female (1.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (5.07%), followed by White Male (4.18%) and Black or African American Male (4.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the People in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41,961 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the People is 20,660 and the part-time enrollment is 21,301. This means that 49.2% of students enrolled at University of the People are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,957 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,159 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,113 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the People is 4.66% White, 2.76% Black or African American, 2.65% Hispanic or Latino, 1.51% Asian, 0.52% Two or More Races, 0.0667% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0596% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 691 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 (378 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (231 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of the People is General Business Administration & Management (1,359 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (516 degrees) and General Public Health (336 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Business (3,292 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,138 degrees), and Education (736 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 (1,670,376 people), Registered nurses (1,628,630 people), Accountants & auditors (1,066,153 people), Other managers (950,676 people), and Software developers (798,618 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the People in 2024 are Business (3,292 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,138 degrees), Education (736 degrees), and Health (585 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of the People are Business (3,292 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,138 degrees), Education (736 degrees), and Health (585 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (3,356,466 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,062,001 people), Computer Systems Design (1,217,149 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (736,794 people), and Banking & related activities (543,750 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.

General Computer & Information Sciences

Most Common (2024)

7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of the People was General Computer & Information Sciences with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of the People according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,221

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,530

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,221 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People, which is 1.27 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,530).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 1,811 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.22 times more than the 1,481 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 1,481 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.818 times less than the 1,811 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10% 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, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (41.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of the People is Female and Hispanic or Latino (41.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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 (2024)

White
378 degrees awarded
Black or African American
231 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
168 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the People is white (378 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (231 degrees).

83.1% of degree recipients (4,779 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
192 degrees awarded
White Male
186 degrees awarded
White Female
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the People is white female (192 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (186 degrees).

Operations

University of the People has an endowment valued at nearly $1.56M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 298k (19%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of the People had a total salary expenditure of 21.6M.

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the People are: Management, with 17 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Endowment

$1.56M

2024 Endowment

135%

growth from 2023

University of the People has an endowment valued at about $1.56M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the People grew 135% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the People (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.9M

2024 Salaries

13.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of the People paid a median of $13.9M in salaries, which represents 64.2% of their overall expenditure ($21.6M) and a 13.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 37.6% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 166% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the People were Management with 17 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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