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Reach University

#2423 in US ranking Oakland, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$34,414
Tuition & fees
$24,748
Avg. aid
$12,023
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100%

What does Reach University offer in terms of athletics?

Reach University does not present a conventional intercollegiate athletics program as a defining part of its student experience. Students should not assume that enrollment includes varsity team participation, athletic recruiting, or sports scholarships.

Anyone hoping to play organized sports should distinguish a university varsity team from a club, an intramural activity, and independent community recreation. Those options have different eligibility and funding rules, and an activity available near an Oakland-based student may not be available to someone studying and working elsewhere.

What student groups and Associations are available at Reach University?

At Reach University, peer connection is likely to center on academic cohorts and school-based professional networks rather than a large residential-club system. Students interested in a particular organization should ask whether it currently operates, who can join, and whether participation is possible remotely.

A cohort, an employer-sponsored activity, and a recognized student association are not interchangeable. The distinction matters for students who want elected representation, professional networking, cultural programming, or a group they can join outside required coursework.

Who studies at Reach University?

Reach University enrolled 2,230 students in the 2024-25 reporting period. Its age distribution shows a substantial adult-learner population: 563 students were ages 40-49, the largest reported age group, while 421 were ages 35-39. Students ages 25 and older accounted for roughly nine in ten enrolled students.

The institution also enrolled 129 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 491 transfer entrants. Among the 128 first-time applicants who enrolled after admission, 120 were women and eight were men. These figures describe particular reporting groups, not the gender composition of the entire university.

That mix is relevant to expectations about scheduling and peer experience. Many classmates may be balancing study with established jobs, but enrollment statistics alone cannot tell an applicant how often a particular cohort meets or what support is available around working hours.

How does student life look like at Reach University?

Student life at Reach University is shaped by coursework and school-based work more than by residence halls or a traditional campus schedule. For many students, regular contact with classmates is likely to occur through their program cohort, classes, and shared professional practice.

Ask how orientation works, when live sessions are scheduled, and how students reach academic advisers or instructors between meetings. These details are particularly consequential for adult learners whose school workday, family responsibilities, and study time must fit together. Participation in a local school community can be meaningful, but it should not be confused with access to every service at a residential university campus.

What libraries are available to students at Reach University?

Reach University's reported campus library count is zero. Students should therefore clarify how they obtain the readings, journals, research materials, and academic help required for their courses rather than assuming access to a physical university library.

Before enrolling in a research-intensive course, ask the program which digital resources students can use from home, how they receive help finding sources, and whether any borrowing or library partnership is available. Access to an article for one course does not necessarily mean continuing access to a broad academic database.

Reach University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2230

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

114

Total staff

9 full time, 7 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Reach University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,124
Graduate: 106

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,869
Part-time: 361

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 108
Men: 6

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 226
Black or African American: 552
White: 1,038
American Indian or Alaska Native: 16
Asian: 11
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 42
Unknown: 52

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 2, 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.