University of the People Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Pasadena, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,400
Out-of-State Tuition$1,400
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

University of the People vs. State and National Averages

University of the PeopleCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,400$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-92%

Other colleges in Pasadena

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
California Institute of TechnologyPrivate nonprofit987$65,898
Art Center College of DesignPrivate nonprofit2,017$54,170
Providence Christian CollegePrivate nonprofit168$36,963
Pacific Oaks CollegePrivate nonprofit312$32,520
Los Angeles College of MusicPrivate for-profit227$30,540

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at University of the People

Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)34%
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants0%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over73%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at University of the People?

In-state tuition at University of the People is $1,400 and out-of-state tuition is $1,400, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at University of the People?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for University of the People. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for University of the People?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for University of the People. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is University of the People?

University of the People enrolls about 22,688 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 28:1.

Is University of the People expensive?

In-state tuition at University of the People is $1,400, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.