University of the People Review: Is It REALLY Worth It?

Hey everyone, welcome back to Affordable Futures! Today, I’m diving deep into University of the People (UoPeople) — a school that's truly shaking up how we think about online education and affordable degrees.

This isn’t just another online university. UoPeople is tuition-free, globally accessible, and now holds both national and regional accreditation — making it one of the most affordable accredited universities out there. But is it actually worth your time?

In this video, I break it all down:
What degrees and certificate programs they offer (including business, computer science, health science, and more)
How their asynchronous, peer-to-peer model really works (no live Zoom classes here!)
Graduation timelines (and the reality of their low graduation rates for first-time students)
How credit transfers work (up to 75% for a bachelor’s and 50% for a master’s)
Exact cost breakdowns — bachelor’s degrees for around $6,460, master’s for under $5,500, and certificates starting at $1,200
ESL support and how their English as a Second Language program prepares students for academic success

As a working mom still chasing my master’s degree, I also share my personal perspective on whether UoPeople is the right fit for adults balancing life, work, and education.

Some key highlights:
✅ No textbook costs – they use free open educational resources
✅ You only pay small assessment fees per course
✅ Admissions are rolling, so you can start multiple times per year
✅ Now regionally accredited by WASC (huge win for credit transfer and recognition!)
✅ Scholarships available & low-cost credit transfer (just $17 per accepted course)

And yes — I even talk about how Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles studied at UoPeople while training, showing how flexible this model can be for busy lives.

But it’s not perfect. I get into:
⚠️ The need for serious self-motivation
⚠️ Variability in peer feedback
⚠️ Why only about 33% of first-time students graduate in 8 years

Still, if low cost, flexibility, and global access are your top priorities — and you’re ready to stay on top of deadlines — University of the People might be a game-changer for you, just like it is for me.

💬 Let me know in the comments: Are you considering a certificate, bachelor's, or master's program? And what other affordable online universities should I review next?

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