About University of Guam
Founded in 1952 as a teacher-training junior college in Mongmong, the University of Guam is a regional Land-Grant institution. It is dedicated to the search for, and dissemination of, knowledge, wisdom, and truth. Since its beginning, the University of Guam has grown into the largest U.S.-accredited institution of higher learning on this side of the international dateline. The University exists “to serve its learners and the communities of Guam, Micronesia, and the neighboring regions of the Pacific and Asia by providing the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities through the core curriculum, degree programs, research, and outreach.”
The University of Guam awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the following colleges and schools:
- College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
- College of Natural & Applied Sciences
- School of Business & Public Administration
- School of Education
- School of Nursing & Health Science
A graduate degree is also available as an online program. The University of Guam online degree is both affordable and convenient.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Guam is accredited by:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Type:
4-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Master's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 3,762 ; Graduate: 346Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 1% ; Graduate: 1%Graduation Rate:
42%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$35,946Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$16,786Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
53%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$5,419Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
University of Guam is located in GU
GU at a Glance:
Top Majors in GU:
Top Incentives in GU:
- Professional Technical Awards: Up to full tuition
- Merit Scholarship Program: Varies by program
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