University of Guam Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Guam is a public research university in Mangilao, GU, serving roughly 2,515 students. University of Guam awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,110 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,946 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,110
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,598 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,515 79.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.90%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 46.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 57.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,844
- Room & Board: $7,283 annual estimate
University of Guam: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Guam, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Guam?
University of Guam is located in Mangilao, GU (ZIP 96923).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is University of Guam public or private?
University of Guam is a Public institution.
How much does University of Guam cost?
Published tuition: $6,110 in-state, $11,414 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,598.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,105 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,468 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,639 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,272 |
| $110,001+ | $14,692 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,440.
How big is University of Guam?
Total enrollment: 2,515 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,844 students.
Graduate enrollment: 347 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Guam?
150%-time completion rate: 36.90%.
First-year retention: 76.6%.
What do graduates of University of Guam earn?
Median earnings: $28,270 six years after entry; $35,946 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,786.
45.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Guam known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (65 completions)
- Accounting (48 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (43 completions)
- Education, General (42 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (41 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (34 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (32 completions)
- Public Administration (31 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other (31 completions)
- Psychology, General (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Guam a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.90%; median earnings $35,946 at 10 years; net price $8,598. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,110
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Guam was $6,110.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,598
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Guam had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,598.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,392 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,598 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,440 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,656 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,283 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,150 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,543 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,172 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Guam.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Guam was 0.00%.
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 University of Guam in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,098 | $14,098 | $10,359 |
| 2014 | $5,098 | $11,506 | $10,923 |
| 2015 | $5,338 | $12,058 | $10,359 |
| 2016 | $5,578 | $12,634 | $9,027 |
| 2017 | $5,578 | $12,634 | $8,899 |
| 2018 | $5,804 | $12,860 | $8,931 |
| 2019 | $5,804 | $12,860 | $8,825 |
| 2020 | $5,846 | $10,886 | $7,995 |
| 2021 | $6,242 | $11,678 | $8,844 |
| 2022 | $6,110 | $11,414 | $8,190 |
| 2023 | $6,110 | $11,414 | $9,424 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Guam reported total enrollment of about 2,515 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (49.5%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (42.7%), and Two or More Races (3.0%). About 45.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Guam in 2024 is 2,515 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,844 students. Graduate enrollment is about 347 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.6%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 49.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.95% 100% Completion Time
36.90% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.95% of students graduating from University of Guam completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Accounting: 25% male / 75% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 28% male / 72% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Guam.
Return on Investment
$16,786 Median Student Debt
$35,946 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
945.18% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Guam.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 65 completions
2. Accounting: 48 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 43 completions
4. Education, General: 42 completions
5. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 41 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 34 completions
7. Secondary Education and Teaching: 32 completions
8. Public Administration: 31 completions
9. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other: 31 completions
Most popular programs at University of Guam.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Guam graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Guam from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 57.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,400
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,123
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Guam is a public institution located in Mangilao, GU, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,515 students. Student body composition includes Asian (49.5%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (42.7%), Two or More Races (3.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.90%. Approximately 45.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Mangilao, GU 96923
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.90% graduation rate at University of Guam falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Guam located?
University of Guam is located in Mangilao, GU.
How much does University of Guam cost?
Reported tuition is $6,110 and average net price is $8,598 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,283 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Guam?
University of Guam reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,844 students, Asian (49.5%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (42.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Guam?
About 46.0% of students at University of Guam are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Guam earn?
Median earnings are $28,270 six years after entry and $35,946 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Guam?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Guam students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,786.
Is University of Guam public or private?
University of Guam is a public institution located in Mangilao, GU.
Is University of Guam an HBCU?
No. University of Guam is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Guam a tribal college?
No. University of Guam is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Guam a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Guam does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.8%).
Is University of Guam religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for University of Guam 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
- GU college costs
- GU colleges by ROI
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in GU
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.