Outcomes at UoPeople
Graduation Rate
33.54%
Transfer-out Rate
1.01%
The graduation rate at University of the People is 33.54% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. 266 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 793 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 58.20%.
The transfer-out rate is 1.01% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of the People and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of the People. 266 students have completed and 8 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 115 students still enrolled and 404 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 793 | 582 | 211 |
| Completers | 266 (33.54%) | 195 | 71 |
| Transfer-out | 8 (1.01%) | 5 | 3 |
| Still Enrolled | 115 (14.50%) | 87 | 28 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 404 (50.95%) | 295 | 109 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 99 students have completed in 4 years and additional 55 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 99 (17.01%) |
57 (15.88%) |
42 (18.83%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 55 (9.45%) |
31 (8.64%) |
24 (10.76%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 15 (2.58%) |
12 (3.34%) |
3 (1.35%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33.54% (266/793) | 34.36% (167/486) | 32.25% (99/307) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 63.16% (12/19) | 64.29% (9/14) | 60.00% (3/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 30.00% (6/20) | 22.22% (2/9) | 36.36% (4/11) |
| Hispanic | 39.29% (11/28) | 25.00% (3/12) | 50.00% (8/16) |
| White | 30.30% (20/66) | 38.24% (13/34) | 21.88% (7/32) |
| Two or More Race | 20.00% (1/5) | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/3) |
| Unknown | 32.92% (215/653) | 33.57% (139/414) | 31.80% (76/239) |