University of Guam

University of Guam Overview

University of Guam is a public school in a suburban setting in Mangilao, GU. University of Guam was founded in 1952 and the school presently has around 3,105 students a year, which includes 2,767 undergrads. University of Guam provides housing for up to 207 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 4% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Involvement at University of Guam

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of Guam's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of Guam students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

University of Guam does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? University of Guam has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of Guam on the Student Life page.

2022 University of Guam Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$5,436
Out-of-State	$10,872

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Is University of Guam a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what University of Guam offers and if the college could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Guam

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 72% of students who start at University of Guam return the next year. 41% of University of Guam undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for University of Guam Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from University of Guam by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Recent University of Guam grads have an average starting salary of $25,555 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

University of Guam's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of University of Guam's endowment was $15.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $7,280 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Guam

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on University of Guam's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Guam.

Based on this information, does University of Guam seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of Guam a good school for you?

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Where is University of Guam?

University of Guam is located in the suburban setting of Mangilao, GU.

If you are interested in seeing University of Guam for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Route 1 / Marine Corps Drive to Mangilao, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Guam and Mangilao are like without leaving home.

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