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Palo Alto University

#2202 in US ranking Palo Alto, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$24,496
Avg. aid
$10,365

Outcomes

Median salary
$62,175
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Palo Alto University?

Commencement is a recurring Palo Alto University occasion that brings together graduates from its specialized programs. For students in clinical and counseling pathways, completing a degree can mark an academic milestone even when additional supervised experience or licensing examinations still lie ahead.

Academic talks, training events, and program gatherings may offer other ways to connect with faculty and peers, but their topics and schedules vary. PAU should not be presumed to have the homecoming or athletics-centered traditions associated with a residential sports campus. Prospective students who value a particular kind of community event should look at the current academic and student-life calendars rather than rely on an assumed annual tradition.

What are the student housing and dining options at Palo Alto University?

Palo Alto University does not report college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students should plan for an off-campus housing search rather than expect a residence-hall assignment or a first-year housing guarantee.

Off-campus living also means budgeting separately for rent, utilities, food, transportation, and any costs associated with commuting to classes or placements. Students should confirm whether their program offers housing-search guidance and where required activities take place before signing a lease. A housing expense in a cost-of-attendance estimate is a budgeting allowance, not evidence that PAU supplies the accommodation or a meal plan.

Palo Alto University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Palo Alto University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1

Palo Alto University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Center services:

  • Alumni network

Palo Alto University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Omar Seddiqui Research Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Palo Alto University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Palo Alto University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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