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University of the People
University of the People
PASADENA, CA . 4 Year 4.8
#3139 in Best Colleges in America
595 E COLORADO BLVD SUITE 623 PASADENA, CA 91101

Overview

University of the People (UoPeople) is an American accredited distance education institution that provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, computer science, health science, and education. It is a non-profit, tuition-free, online university dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. Founded in 2009 by educational entrepreneur Shai Reshef, UoPeople is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The university works with volunteers and academic leadership from top universities such as Yale, Harvard, Oxford, and more. It aims to democratize education by providing access to qualified individuals regardless of their economic, geographic, societal, or personal constraints.

Rankings

  • 166

    #166 in Best Colleges for Computer Science in America

  • 4

    #4 38 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • 438

    #438 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • Best Colleges for Computer Science in America 166 of 891
  • Best Colleges for Business in America 438 of 1,249

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • AValue
  • ADiversity
  • ASafety
  • AStudent Life
  • ALocation

Majors

  • Information Science
    292 Graduates
  • Business
    283 Graduates
  • Public Health
    35 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $967
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    22%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    12,721 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    32,104
  • Undergrads Over 25
    66%
  • Pell Grant
    0%
  • Varsity Athletes
    0%

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