by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at University of the People, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent tuition and fees at University of the People stood at $1,400 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals came to $1,400; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $0 |
| Fees | $1,400 |
| Total | $1,400 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does University of the People charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how University of the People tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, University of the People is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the University of the People Financial Aid page for more.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.56%, so cost a year out lands around $1,477.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,477 |
| In 2 Years | $1,559 |
| In 3 Years | $1,645 |
| In 4 Years | $1,736 |
| In 5 Years | $1,832 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $6,417.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of the People, go to the University of the People Financial Aid page.
