University of the People

www.uopeople.edu

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2023 Average Net Price
$1,639
After Financial Aid
2023 Enrolled Students
42,867
44.8% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
28.2%
111 Graduates

About

University of the People is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the People were General Business Administration & Management (1,185 degrees awarded), Secondary Education & Teaching (413 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (268 degrees).

In 2023, 4,321 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the People. 43% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (309 degrees), 1.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,639.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending University of the People received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$0
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of the People was $0. The cost of tuition at University of the People is $−13,813 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$1,639
2023 Value
6.02%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of the People had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,639. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of the People grew by 6.02%.

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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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

66%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66% of undergraduate students at University of the People received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.45% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

University of the People had a total enrollment of 42,867 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of the People is 19,198 students and the part-time enrollment is 23,669. This means that 44.8% 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 5.39% White, 2.91% Black or African American, 2.84% Hispanic or Latino, 1.67% Asian, 0.616% Two or More Races, 0.091% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0607% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the People in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (2.34%), followed by White Male (2.07%) and Black or African American Female (1.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (4.22%), followed by White Male (3.34%) and Black or African American Male (2.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the People in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42,867 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the People is 19,198 and the part-time enrollment is 23,669.

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Retention Rate over Time

79%
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 the People was 79%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    2,311 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    1,248 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    1,218 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the People is 5.39% White, 2.91% Black or African American, 2.84% Hispanic or Latino, 1.67% Asian, 0.616% Two or More Races, 0.091% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0607% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 607 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 (309 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the People is General Business Administration & Management (1,185 degrees awarded), followed by Secondary Education & Teaching (413 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (268 degrees).

In 2023,  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 (2,362 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (783 degrees), and Education (798 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 (1,653,285 people), Registered nurses (1,583,611 people), Accountants & auditors (1,062,903 people), Other managers (920,890 people), and Software developers (742,341 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the People in 2023 are Business (2,362 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (783 degrees), Education (798 degrees), and Health (378 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 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 Business (2,362 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (783 degrees), Education (798 degrees), and Health (378 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 the People are Elementary & secondary schools (3,292,388 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,911,762 people), Computer Systems Design (1,079,414 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (696,380 people), and Banking & related activities (564,291 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the People are Business (2,362 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (783 degrees), Education (798 degrees), and Health (378 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 the People.
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    1,185 degrees awarded
  2. Secondary Education & Teaching
    413 degrees awarded
  3. Elementary Education & Teaching
    268 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the People was General Business Administration & Management with 1,185 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,464
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,857
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 2,464 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People, which is 1.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,857).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,381 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.41 times more than the 981 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 981 degrees were awarded to men at University of the People in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.71 times less than the 1,381 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

8%
100% Completion Time
13%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% 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 15% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Black or African American Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of the People is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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. White
    309 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    176 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the People is white (309 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

83.2% of degree recipients (3,596 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    166 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    143 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the People is white female (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (143 degrees).

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Operations

University of the People has an endowment valued at nearly $665k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

In 2023, University of the People had a total salary expenditure of 18.5M.

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the People are: Management, with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Endowment

$665k
2023 Endowment
25.6%
growth from 2022

University of the People has an endowment valued at about $665k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the People grew 25.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.4M lower than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$12.2M
2023 Salaries
37.6%
decline from 2022

In 2023, University of the People paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, which represents 66.1% of their overall expenditure ($18.5M) and a 37.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 166% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 63.2% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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Occupations by Share

Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
14 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the People were Management with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

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