About Palo Alto University
Palo Alto University was founded in 1975 under the name of The Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. In 2009, the school officially reincorporated and changed its name from The Pacific Graduate School of Psychology to Palo Alto University and moved to a new campus. Palo Alto University works toward the mission of “generating knowledge through research and scholarship of the highest level and providing services to the community informed by science and scholarship.” Palo Alto University is a four-year, not-for-profit, private, comprehensive research university. The Palo Alto University campus is located in Palo Alto, California.
Palo Alto University has a number of degrees and certificate options available, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Several graduate degrees can be earned completely online. Palo Alto University online degrees are flexible, allowing you to earn a degree and a paycheck at the same time.
Accreditation & Licensing
Palo Alto University is accredited by:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 54 ; Graduate: 1,337Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: Less than 1% ; Graduate: Less than 1%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$83,187Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$20,500Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
62%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$6,623Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Palo Alto University is located in California
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