University of Guam

University of Guam is a public school in a suburban setting in Mangilao, GU. University of Guam was founded in 1952 and now enrolls around 3,449 students a year, including 3,118 undergrads. University of Guam offers housing for up to 218 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved 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 newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at University of Guam, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at University of Guam on the Student Life page.

2021 University of Guam Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	90%
Average GPA	3.2
In-State Tuition	$5,040
Out-of-State	$10,080
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is University of Guam a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what University of Guam offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of Guam

It is not competitive to get into University of Guam. The acceptance rate at University of Guam is 90%. Last year, 503 students applied to University of Guam and 455 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Guam

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

About 75% of students who start at University of Guam return the next year. Around 38% of students who started at University of Guam earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for University of Guam Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

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. University of Guam's endowment was valued at $26.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $5,806 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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded 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, how does University of Guam sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! 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 want to see University of Guam for yourself, 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.

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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