Palo Alto University
- Earnings (10yr)
- $83,187 A
- Top 3% nationally — exceptional earning power
- Enrollment
- 14
Bottom line: An A overall grade — top 3% of all U.S. colleges on outcomes.
What The Data Says
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An A overall — top 3% of all U.S. colleges on measured outcomes.
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Graduates earn 104% more than the national college median.
About Palo Alto University
Palo Alto University is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 14
- Setting
- Rural
- Primary Strengths
- Psychology
Why students choose Palo Alto University
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Net price isn't reported for this school — check the cost section for what data exists.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $83,187 ten years after enrolling — 104% above the typical college, against $20,500 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Palo Alto University is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Palo Alto University? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto University enrolls students across a range of programs.
- Full-Time Faculty
- 56%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $16,185
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.80
- First-Gen Students
- 47%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Palo Alto University? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The median graduate leaves with about $20,500 in federal student loans.
- Median Debt
- $20,500
- Pell Grant Rate
- 50%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 41%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Palo Alto University Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Palo Alto University earn a median of $83,187, well above the national average for bachelor's degree holders.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $63,310
- 8 Years
- $65,980
- 10 Years
- $83,187
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.25x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Earnings Trajectory
How Palo Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $672,389
- Federal Grants
- $1,107,474
- Investment Income
- $-331,168
Top Programs
The fields Palo Alto University awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Psychology 100% $78,624 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Palo Alto University's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- C+Occupational Therapist$96,370 · 12% growthResilient 96
- C+Clinical Psychologist$96,100 · 11% growthResilient 96
- C-Detective$89,930 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
- B-Speech-Language Pathologist$89,290 · 19% growthResilient 82
- CCollege Professor$84,380 · 8% growthResilient 96
- C-UX Designer$83,240 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- CMarket Research Analyst$74,680 · 13% growthAdaptable 64
- CSpecial Ed Teacher$65,910 · 2% growthResilient 96
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Palo Alto University? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto University enrolls students across a range of programs.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Palo Alto University? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The median graduate leaves with about $20,500 in federal student loans.
Is Palo Alto University Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Palo Alto University earn a median of $83,187, well above the national average for bachelor's degree holders.
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