Campus & Student Life at University of the People

Home to about 34,108 undergraduates in 2020, University of the People is a very large, private university located in Pasadena, California. However, all undergraduate courses at University of the People are taught online, so make sure you have a good Internet connection! Keep this in mind when reviewing the other aspects of our student life report. Be sure to also check out our University of the People Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of the People Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of the People Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of the People

University of the People does not offer on-campus housing. We would not have expected them to, given that their classes/degrees are offered online exclusively.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of the People

University of the People has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 34,108 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,032 (11.8%). Part-time attendance was 30,076 (88.2%).

University of the People is Ranked #160 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of the People receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank University of the People #160 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of the People by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of the People Diversity Guide.

University of the People Athletics

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at University of the People, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of the People Athletics