Average

Score: 48/100

Palo Alto University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Palo Alto, California 94304

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

18/100

Quick Stats

1,223

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Palo Alto University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $3,238,414
Avg rent near campus: $3,834/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94043 (2.3% cap, Mountain View)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$17,714	$17,714

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Clinical Psychology 160 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 96 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 57 grads/yr Psychology, General 42 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Palo Alto University's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Marriage and family therapists

$64k/yr 77,800 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Industrial-organizational psychologists

$110k/yr 5,600 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Student Demographics

1,223

Total Students

84%

Women

16%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%

Hispanic 19%

Black 4%

Asian 13%

Two or More 6%

Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%

Fully Online 46%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 16%

25-64 (Adult) 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Palo Alto University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Palo Alto University?

Tuition at Palo Alto University is $17,714 for in-state students and $17,714 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Palo Alto University?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Palo Alto University a good school?

Palo Alto University has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Palo Alto University?

Palo Alto University has a total enrollment of 1,223 students.

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