Private not-for-profit

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University of the People SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, your main question at UoPeople is not whether you can be admitted, but whether you are academically and practically ready to finish. Because it is test-optional, submit scores only if they strengthen your file, and pay close attention to course fit, time demands, and support.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of the People facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of the People enrolls 38,482 undergraduate students. UoPeople is in an urban setting, with a 28:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its 6-year graduation rate is 29%.

Location

Pasadena, CA

Undergrad Enrollment38,482

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio28:1

Graduation Rate29%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of the People application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 14

Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UoPeople, take your first SAT or ACT by spring junior year and use summer for retakes if they could improve your superscore. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 14, fall retakes will be too late for UoPeople and should only be for other colleges with later deadlines.

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What you'll actually pay

UoPeople is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Review tuition, fees, and available aid options together to estimate your annual cost and plan how scholarships, grants, or payment resources may fit into your budget.

Tuition and FeesN/A

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$60

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

As a private not-for-profit, University of the People’s total cost of attendance depends on the student’s program, fees, living arrangements, and other personal expenses. Financial aid can change the amount students actually pay, so families should focus on net cost after grants, scholarships, and other support rather than the published price alone. Students should review UoPeople’s current cost and aid information carefully when planning.