Palo Alto University

Last updated: June 18, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Palo Alto University is a private research university in Palo Alto, California, enrolling about 14 students. Federal completion data covers about 5 program areas at this campus. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $83,187 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 14 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%

Palo Alto University: what the data shows

Common questions about Palo Alto University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Palo Alto University?

Palo Alto University is located in Palo Alto, CA (ZIP 94304-1337).

Is Palo Alto University public or private?

Palo Alto University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How big is Palo Alto University?

Total enrollment: 14 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What do graduates of Palo Alto University earn?

Median earnings: $63,310 six years after entry; $83,187 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.

50.00% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Palo Alto University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Palo Alto University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $83,187 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Costs

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Palo Alto University was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

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2024 Value

In 2024 Palo Alto University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.

4-year total cost breakdown for Palo Alto University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40.91% 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 Palo Alto University 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 Palo Alto University in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

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.

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

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Palo Alto University in 2024 is 14 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Palo Alto University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Palo Alto University.

Return on Investment

$20,500 Median Student Debt

$83,187 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

24.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

2.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Palo Alto University.

Top Programs by Completions

5 Programs Reporting Data

CIP 42.2801: 160 completions

CIP 51.1508: 96 completions

CIP 51.1505: 57 completions

General Psychology: 42 completions

Other/Unknown Programs: 355 completions

Most popular programs at Palo Alto University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Palo Alto University graduates.

About

Palo Alto University is a private non-profit institution located in Palo Alto, CA, offering 5 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 14 students. Approximately 50.00% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Palo Alto, CA 94304-1337

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Strong Career Outcomes: Palo Alto University graduates report median earnings of $83,187 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.

FAQ

How much does Palo Alto University cost?

Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Palo Alto University earn?

Median earnings are $63,310 six years after entry and $83,187 ten years after entry.

How much debt do Palo Alto University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.

How big is Palo Alto University?

Total enrollment is about 14 students in the latest reporting year.

Is Palo Alto University public or private?

Palo Alto University is a private nonprofit institution located in Palo Alto, CA.

Is Palo Alto University an HBCU?

No. Palo Alto University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Palo Alto University a tribal college?

No. Palo Alto University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Palo Alto University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Palo Alto University does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.1%).

Is Palo Alto University religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Palo Alto University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

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.