Reach University
Oakland, CA 94612-1278
About Reach University
Reach University is a private research university in Oakland, California, enrolling about 1,946 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (53.3%) and Black or African American (28.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Reach University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($12,374).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 53% above.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach University | $12,374 | $22,423 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Reach University really?
Key findings
- Reach University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($12,374).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 53% above.
Reach University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $12,374
Finding Reach University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $12,374. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is 53% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 4% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Reach University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Reach University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Reach University is $22,423.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $22,423 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $14,080 above the California median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $2,370 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Reach University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Reach University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Reach University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Selectivity describes competition for seats—not outcomes for enrolled students.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$12,374
Avg. net price
$22,423
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $22,997 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,461 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,905 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,874 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $49,496. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Reach University is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other101
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels26
- Education, General15
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other10
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General2
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 71% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Reach University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Reach University is a good school for those looking at admissions access patterns in Scorecard data—outcomes still depend on completion, earnings, and cost.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Reach University.
Campus
Location
Oakland, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 94612-1278
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 12% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
1,946
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,035
- Graduate
- 106
- Full-time share
- 96%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 62.85%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Reach University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Reach University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Reach University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,374 | $12,374 | $13,017 |
| 2023 | $12,374 | $12,374 | $13,305 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Reach University reported total enrollment of about 1,946 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.3%), Black or African American (28.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.6%). About 62.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Reach University in 2024 is 1,946 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,035 students. Graduate enrollment is about 106 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Reach University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 4% male / 96% female
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 8% male / 92% female
- Education, General: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Reach University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Reach University from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Reach University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Reach University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Reach University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Reach University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.2%
- California median 16.9 pp above median (39.3%)
- Far West median 10.6 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 1.7 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,032
- California median 0.69× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.73× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.92× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,505
- California median 0.54× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.50× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.48× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Reach University at a glance
Reach University
Reach University is a private non-profit institution in Oakland, CA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherTeacher Education, Multiple LevelsEducation, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian53.3%Black or African American28.4%Hispanic or Latino11.6%
Schools near Reach University
Other campuses in Oakland, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Reach University located?
Reach University is located in Oakland, CA.
What is Reach University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Reach University is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 117 applicants and 116 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Reach University's tuition?
Reach University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $12,374 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $22,423 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Reach University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,374 and average net price is $22,423 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,146 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Reach University?
Reach University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,035 students, White (53.3%), Black or African American (28.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is Reach University public or private?
Reach University is a private nonprofit institution located in Oakland, CA.
Is Reach University an HBCU?
No. Reach University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Reach University a tribal college?
No. Reach University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Reach University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Reach University does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.6%).
Is Reach University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Reach University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.