University of the People Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7324 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1968 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1877 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #168 of 249 | In California |
| #5 of 7 | In Pasadena |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 36,901
- Graduates
- 5,060
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.uopeople.edu
University of the People Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of the People has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
41,961 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The University of the People has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36829 (88%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1957 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 1159 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 1113 (3%) |
| Asian | 632 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 218 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 25 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of the People is $1,575 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee in-district | $1,400 | $3,500 |
| Fee in-state | $1,400 | $3,500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,400 | $3,500 |
University of the People majors
University of the People has granted 1,432 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs and 2,028 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of the People.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1,359 | 660 | 1,231 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 516 | 554 | |
| Public Health, General | 336 | 218 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 335 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 270 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 131 | ||
| Information Technology | 61 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,211 | 1,432 | 2,028 |
University of the People has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 34% | 32% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Justin Anthony Knapp
- Enrolled in the University of the People
- Studied in 2022-2024
- Occupations
- writerWiktionariandelivery driverbibliographerWikimedian
- Biography
-
Justin Anthony Knapp, known online as Koavf, is an American Wikipedia user who was the first person to contribute more than one million edits to Wikipedia. As of May 2025, Knapp has made over 2.1 million edits on the English Wikipedia. He was ranked No. 1 among the most active Wikipedia contributors of all time from April 18, 2012, to November 1, 2015, when he was surpassed by Steven Pruitt.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 35 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 595 E Colorado Blvd Suite 623 Pasadena, California, 91101 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 139,000 |
| Phone | 6262648880 |