Palo Alto University
Location and Contact Information
1791 Arastradero RdPalo Alto, CA 94304-1337
USA
Main Tel: (650) 433-3800
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Palo Alto University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Palo Alto University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | 21,258 |
| 2 | Alliant International University | San Diego, CA | 4,149 |
| 3 | Governors State University | University Park, IL | 5,636 |
| 4 | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 1,925 |
| 5 | Pacifica Graduate Institute | Carpinteria, CA | 675 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | 16,689 |
| 7 | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Brooklyn, NY | 8,051 |
| 8 | Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | 2,781 |
| 9 | CUNY Queens College | Flushing, NY | 19,572 |
| 10 | Chicago State University | Chicago, IL | 6,820 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 69 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 38 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 8 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 11 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 5 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 491 in 2009-2010 (522 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 6% of enrolled students and graduate students are 94%.
Students under 25 years old represent 21% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Palo Alto University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
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