DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY
Ukiah, CA 95482-6050
About DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is a private university in Ukiah, California, enrolling about 25 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 41.38% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include Non-Resident Alien (68.0%) and White (12.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 2.6×.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY | $21,000 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| 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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY really?
Key findings
- DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY charges 28% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($21,000).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 2.6×.
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $21,000
Finding DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY charges 28% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $21,000. That is 28% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 2.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 1.8×.
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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST 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
$21,000
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $84,000. 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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is known for
Top program completions
- Buddhist Studies8
- Language Interpretation and Translation5
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies5
See earnings & programs for more.
Is DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST 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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY.
Campus
Location
Ukiah, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 95482-6050
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, tuition is about 2.2× the median for Town campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
25
Total enrollment
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 0.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST 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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST 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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2022 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21,000 | $21,000 | — |
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 is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Campus acceptance rate from College Scorecard admissions data.
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
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY reported total enrollment of about 25 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (68.0%), White (12.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY in 2024 is 25 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.7%
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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Buddhist Studies: 62% male / 38% female
- Language Interpretation and Translation: 40% male / 60% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 100% male / 0% 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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST 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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY graduates.
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY at a glance
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is a private non-profit institution in Ukiah, CA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Buddhist StudiesLanguage Interpretation and TranslationLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Non-Resident Alien68.0%White or Caucasian12.0%Hispanic or Latino8.0%
Schools near DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY
Other campuses in Ukiah, 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 DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY located?
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is located in Ukiah, CA.
What is DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is 41.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What is DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY's tuition?
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $21,000 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY cost?
Reported tuition is $21,000 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY?
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY reports total enrollment of about 25 students, Non-Resident Alien (68.0%), White (12.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY public or private?
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is a private nonprofit institution located in Ukiah, CA.
Is DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY an HBCU?
No. DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY a tribal college?
No. DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST 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.