University of Guam

www.uog.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,304

5.24% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,238

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.89%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,105

71.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.2%

202 Graduates

About

University of Guam is a higher education institution located in Guam, GU. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Guam were General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (62 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (39 degrees).

In 2021, 677 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Guam. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (324 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (306 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Guam is $5,304, which is $−17,880 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Guam is $5,304, which is $−17,880 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,238.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending University of Guam received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,304

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Guam was $5,304. The cost of tuition at University of Guam is $−17,880 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Guam (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,238

2021 Value

2.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Guam had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,238. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Guam grew by 2.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Guam (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,636

Room and Board

$2,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Guam was of $7,636 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.68% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,050. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Guam (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at University of Guam received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 40.3% with respect to 2020, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Guam (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Guam was 2.89%, which represents 17 out of the 589 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Guam had a total enrollment of 3,105 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Guam is 2,215 students and the part-time enrollment is 890. This means that 71.3% of students enrolled at University of Guam are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Guam, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.2% Asian, 45.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.87% White, 0.902% Hispanic or Latino, 0.419% Black or African American, and 0.0644% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Guam in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (28.2%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (27.5%) and Asian Male (21.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (34.6%), followed by Asian Female (16.5%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (16.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Guam in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,105 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Guam is 2,215 and the part-time enrollment is 890. This means that 71.3% of students enrolled at University of Guam are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Guam (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Guam was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Guam had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Guam (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
1,465 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
1,406 enrolled students
White
89 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Guam is 47.2% Asian, 45.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.87% White, 0.902% Hispanic or Latino, 0.419% Black or African American, and 0.0644% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 86 students (2.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 165 more women than men received degrees from University of Guam. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Guam is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (324 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (306 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Guam is General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (62 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (39 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Guam, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (77 degrees awarded), English (28 degrees), and Protective Services (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Guam are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,729,639 people), Secondary school teachers (493,363 people), Education administrators (294,427 people), Postsecondary teachers (211,699 people), and Other managers (207,606 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Guam in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (77 degrees awarded), English (28 degrees), Protective Services (62 degrees), EDUCATION. (132 degrees), and Math & Statistics (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Guam are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Guam are Public Administration and Social Service (77 degrees awarded), English (28 degrees), Protective Services (62 degrees), EDUCATION. (132 degrees), and Math & Statistics (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Guam are Elementary & secondary schools (2,992,828 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (427,100 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (388,179 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (214,622 people), and Individual & family services (175,154 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Guam.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
104 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
62 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
39 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Guam was General Business Administration & Management with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Guam according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

421

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 256 degrees were awarded to men at University of Guam, which is 0.608 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (421).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Guam by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at University of Guam in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.887 times less than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at University of Guam in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from University of Guam completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (58.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Guam is Female and Asian (58.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.97% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
324 degrees awarded
Asian
306 degrees awarded
White
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Guam is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (324 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (306 degrees).

2.22% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
207 degrees awarded
Asian Female
186 degrees awarded
Asian Male
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Guam is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female (207 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (186 degrees).

Operations

University of Guam employs 43 Associate professors, 38 Professors and 35 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Guam are Female Associate professor (24), Male Professor (23), and Male Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Guam are: Office and Administrative Support, with 80 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 44 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$42.9M

2021 Salaries

3.12%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Guam paid a median of $42.9M in salaries, a 3.12% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.86M

Instructional Salaries

136

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Guam paid a total of $9.86M to 136 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

80 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Guam were Associate professor with 43 employees, Professor with 38 employees, and Assistant professor with 35 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Guam were Office and Administrative Support with 80 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Guam was Female Associate professor with 24 employees, Male Professor with 23 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Guam.