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Tuition

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Cost of Attendance

$1,474

Net Price

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University of the People Tuition and Fees

University of the People is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at UP is quite low. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $1,000, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student typeIn-stateOut-State
Tuition & FeesNA$1,000
Book & SuppliesNANA
Room & Board costNANA
Other ExpensesNANA
Total Cost of AttendanceNANA

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. The total tuition and fees for students attending University of the People come out to be around $1,000 per year. Besides that, they will also need to shell out an amount of $2,001 for room and board charges and $400 toward other expenses on average in a year. Therefore, the estimated cost of attendance for one year at UP is around $3,401, as per the available information.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$1,474

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

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$30,001 to $48,000

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$48,001 to $75,000

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$75,001 to $110,000

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$110,000+

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The net cost of attending University of the People – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $1,489 at UP.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student typeIn-stateOut-State
Tuition & FeesN/A$1,000
Room & Board CostN/AN/A
Total Tuition & FeesN/AN/A

At University of the People, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $1,000 per year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $2,001 toward their room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at UP adds up to $3,401.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

In-stateOut-State
TuitionN/AN/A
Fees$2,000$2,000

Now, coming to the tuition and fees charged for students seeking to pursue postgraduate courses at UP, the amount totals around $2,000.

Cost Per Credit Hour

DegreeYearCost per Credit hour
Graduate2018 - 2019N/A
Undergraduate2018 - 2019N/A

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend University of the People varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. The cost per credit hour for the graduate courses at the university sits at $7. University of the People also offers a wide range of online programs across 3 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expensesOn CampusOff Campus
Room & BoardN/A$2,001
Other ExpenseN/A$400
Book & SuppliesN/AN/A

Students of UP who opt to live off-campus will be required to pay $2,401 per year toward housing. However, it is important to note that on-campus housing facilities have not been made available to students by the university. Moreover, off-campus candidates will have to pay an amount of $2,001 toward room and boarding charges. Apart from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $400 for students who live off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

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Off Campus

$2,001

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

N/A

Off Campus

$400

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

N/A

Off Campus

N/A

Students of UP who opt to live off-campus will be required to pay $2,401 per year toward housing. However, it is important to note that on-campus housing facilities have not been made available to students by the university. Moreover, off-campus candidates will have to pay an amount of $2,001 toward room and boarding charges. Apart from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $400 for students who live off-campus.

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree TypeTotal Average TuitionAverage Tuition Per Credit
Masters $2,460 NA
Bachelors $4,060 NA
Associate $2,060 NA

University of the People offers 7 online programs across 3 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the university is estimated to be around $17,005. In contrast, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $1,489 in 2018-2019, $1,474 in 2017-2018, and $2,138 in 2016-2017.

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