Palo Alto University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Fringe | Rural
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Palo Alto University
1791 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, California 94304
See on MapPhone
(800) 818-6136
Website
www.paloaltou.edu/Mission Statement
Palo Alto University is a diverse and dynamic community dedicated to education with an emphasis in the behavioral and social sciences, to promoting future innovators and leaders for the benefit of society; to generating knowledge through research and scholarship of the highest level; and to providing services to the community informed by science and scholarship.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$23,096Out of state
$23,096Graduate
In state
$47,668Out of state
$47,668Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
Not Available
Personal Expenses
Not Available
Financial aid resources
Paying for college
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
Applying for financial AidReview this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Psychology, General
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Undergraduate Majors X
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See other colleges that offer this major
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings. Includes instruction in group behavior theory, organizational theory, reward/punishment structures, human-machine and human-computer interactions, motivation dynamics, human stress studies, environmental and organizational influences on behavior, alienation and satisfaction, and job testing and assessment. See other colleges that offer this major
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the context of marriage and family systems and the application of short- and long-term therapeutic strategies in family group contexts. Includes instruction in psychotherapy, family systems and studies, small group intervention and therapy, marital problems, depression, identification of psychopathologies and behavioral disorders, holistic health care, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See other colleges that offer this major
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Clinical Psychology
- A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$80No Information for this section
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
85%Male Students
15%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian45.53%
- Hispanic/Latino19.04%
- Two Or More Ethnicities13.81%
- Asian12.67%
- Not Specified4.52%
- Black4.07%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.27%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.09%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
1,287
Undergraduate students
77
Graduate students
1,210
Full Time Students
79%Part Time Students
21%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
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