Pasadena, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| University of the People (in-state) | $1,400 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -92% |
| National average | $18,082 | -92% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,400 | $5,600 |
| Out-of-state | $1,400 | $5,600 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
University of the People ranks 97 by in-state tuition among the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to University of the People | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Hartnell College | $1,404 |
| College of the Sequoias | $1,394 |
| Orange Coast College | $1,392 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | $1,390 |
In-state tuition at University of the People is $1,400 per year; out-of-state students pay $1,400.
University of the People in-state tuition is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of the People is 92% below that.
$1,400 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at University of the People comes to about $5,600 for an in-state student and $5,600 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, University of the People ranks 97 out of the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.