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Palo Alto University

Pacific Graduate School of Psychology

Palo Alto, California 94304-1337

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Top graduate earnings — known for psychology

Palo Alto University is a private rural institution in Palo Alto, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 19 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

graduates earn a median of $83,187 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1975
Motto
Engaging Minds, Improving Lives
Type
Private university

Campus Visits

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
19Students
12:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$83,187Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Palo Alto University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (8)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
19
Gender Split
95% / 5%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Black 21%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 11%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,310
8 Years$65,980
10 Years$83,187

Rankings

U.S. News
#87

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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