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San Diego, CA · Pasadena, CA
| National University | University of the People | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,878/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,554/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $26,583/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,176/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $23,076/yr | $2,001/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | No data reported |
| Books & supplies | $936/yr | $0/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $33,978/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,284/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $13,284/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 0% |
| Students taking federal loans | 25% | 0% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 12% |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 43% | 34% |
| Freshmen who come back | 53% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,548/yr | No data reported |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,112–$100,253 | No data reported |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 44% | No data reported |
| White students graduating | 50% | 30% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 33% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $64,331/yr | No data reported |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 17% | 17% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 42% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 1% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $65,775/yr | No data reported |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 21% · Psychology 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 53% · Computer & Information Sciences 33% · Health Professions 14% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 53% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 21% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 33% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 12% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $157,271/yr | No data reported |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.9% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 10,794 | 22,688 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 28 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 10,878 | 5,060 |
| Average professor pay | $9,332/mo | No data reported |
| Full-time professors | 11% | No data reported |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | No data reported |
| Median family income | $31,188 | No data reported |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | San Diego, CA | Pasadena, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1971 | 2012 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 47% | 53% |
| Women | 53% | 47% |
| White students | 29% | 4.7% |
| Black students | 18% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 32% | 2.7% |
| Asian students | 7.3% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other / not reported | 11% | 88% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 44% | No data reported |
| Part-time students | 41% | 34% |
| Students age 25+ | 82% | 73% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,903/yr | $199/yr |
| Endowment | $916.2M | $1.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Other academic year | Other academic year |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.