by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at University of the People will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at University of the People this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 4,384 undergraduate students at University of the People is 519 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 14 to 1 which makes University of the People better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at University of the People , there are 14 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |
| None of the instructors are full-time. | |
| All of the 519 instructors are "lecturers" rather than "faculty". |
Learn how the faculty structure at University of the People compares to the national average
University of the People offers 3 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 3 majors within 3 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, University of the People awarded 451 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 115 | 90 | 205 |
| Computer Information Systems | 139 | 64 | 203 |
| Public Health | 33 | 10 | 43 |
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