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University of Guam

#1512 in US ranking Mangilao, GU
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$16,530
Tuition & fees
$6,110
Avg. aid
$6,588
Receiving aid
85%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$34,903
1 yr after graduation

What does University of Guam offer in terms of athletics?

University of Guam students have opportunities to participate in sports and recreation under the Tritons name. Reported offerings include basketball, soccer, volleyball, rugby, and swimming-related activities, although the competition format and active teams can vary by season.

Prospective participants should distinguish a representative team from a club or recreational activity before asking about tryouts, schedules, or eligibility. They should not assume that a listed sport carries NCAA membership, a particular conference affiliation, or an athletic scholarship. Campus recreation can also provide a way to participate without joining a competitive team.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of Guam?

Student involvement at the University of Guam extends beyond coursework through student government and organizations centered on academic interests, culture, service, and the arts. The university also reports a student-run newspaper, a drama or theater group, and choral groups.

An organization's recognition does not mean it meets every term. Students looking for a particular group should check the current student-activities roster and meeting information. For commuters, a club meeting or performance can be a practical way to connect with classmates outside scheduled courses without relying on residential programming.

Who studies at University of Guam?

The University of Guam enrolled 2,896 students in the reported institutional data. Most students come from Guam: 88% were classified as residents of the institution's jurisdiction, while 10% came from other U.S. jurisdictions. The student body also included students from abroad.

The reported entering groups included 434 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 125 transfer-in students. Those counts show that a prospective student may encounter peers entering through different academic routes. Enrollment figures describe the institution at a particular reporting point and should not be used to infer an individual student's age, background, or campus experience.

How does student life look like at University of Guam?

Daily life at the University of Guam is shaped in large part by its commuter population. About 92% of students were reported as commuting, while 7% lived on campus. Classes, study spaces, student activities, and events therefore serve many people who travel to Mangilao rather than remain there after the academic day.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1, an institution-wide measure rather than a promise about the size of a particular class. Students can make use of advising, library study space, performances, and campus activities, but may need to plan around travel and work schedules to participate. That distinction is worth considering for applicants who want either a residential experience or a degree they can pursue while living elsewhere on Guam.

What libraries are available to students at University of Guam?

The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Library is the University of Guam's main academic library. It provides study space and access to research materials for coursework; reported amenities include reservable study rooms.

Students researching Guam and the region may also benefit from the university's specialized collections and research units, including the Micronesian Area Research Center. For a particular assignment, students should check the library catalog, available electronic resources, research-help services, and current building hours. Extended study-space access should be confirmed against the schedule for the term, since service hours and staffed assistance need not be identical.

University of Guam Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2896

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

398

Total staff

129 full time, 123 part time

Veterans affair office

No

University of Guam Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,549
Graduate: 347

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,165
Part-time: 731

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 219
Men: 179

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 22
Black or African American: 11
White: 35
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 1,182
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1,037
Two or more races: 126
Unknown: 30

University of Guam Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

–BothMen

Volleyball

–BothMen

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.