1975
Palo Alto, CA

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-profit

Highest Level Offered:

Doctor's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 54 ; Graduate: 1,337

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: Less than 1% ; Graduate: Less than 1%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$83,187

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$20,500

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

62%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$6,623

Yellow Ribbon Program:

Yes

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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Palo Alto University is located in California

California at a Glance:

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Sacramento
39,512,223
163,696 sq mi
10
120
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$14,000.00

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Online Programs offered by Palo Alto University

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Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Business Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Social Action
Master of Arts in Counseling / Clinical Mental Health
Master of Arts in Counseling / Marriage, Family & Child
Master of Science in Psychology