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Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Academic Excellence
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 14% · Women 86% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 47% |
| Total students | 1,223 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 67% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $83,187 |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 50% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Rural |
| Part-time undergraduates | 0% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 84% |
| Students per faculty member | 15 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 56%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $900Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | San Carlos Airport (SQL)About 10 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 67,2372020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | San JoseAbout 21 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 48°F1991–2020 normal, from SKYLINE RIDGE PRESERVE, CA US, about 5 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 69°F1991–2020 normal, from SKYLINE RIDGE PRESERVE, CA US, about 5 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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- How do Palo Alto University’s graduates do?
- The median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $83,187; the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 120698
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: health professions
- Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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