Palo Alto University
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Palo Alto, California 94304-1337
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for psychology
Palo Alto University is a private rural institution in Palo Alto, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 19 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
graduates earn a median of $83,187 a decade after enrollment.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Palo Alto University traces its origins back to 1975 when the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology was founded in Palo Alto.
- •PGSP was established by a group of students and faculty seeking to enhance their knowledge of clinical psychology, with Robert Kantor serving as its first president.
- •In 1984, PGSP welcomed Allen Calvin as its president.
- •Also in 1988, the Kurt and Barbara Gronowski Clinic was established in Palo Alto to provide clinical services to the local community.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
69.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (8)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average