More selective than 0% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,536. College Scorecard.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Reach University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 117 applicants, Reach University admitted 116 and 82 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Reach University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
Reach University majors, earnings & careers
Reach University offers 2 bachelor's majors across 2 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Education · 1
- Humanities & Languages · 1
Highest-earning majors at Reach University
Not enough graduates in any one major to report earnings.
Quick list of all 2 majors
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in San Francisco
Overall prices in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,805. Housing costs 95% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 23 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: wildfire (relatively high); river flooding (very high); coastal flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Alameda County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Alameda County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Reach University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach University | 100% | $22,423 | — | — | This school |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | 94% | $42,505 | 52% | $47,867 | |
| William Jessup University | 93% | $28,062 | 56% | $56,257 | |
| La Sierra University | 92% | $45,566 | 60% | $61,824 | |
| Life Pacific University | 96% | $20,898 | 40% | $43,299 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Reach University would cost you $20,082 less per year than Laguna College of Art and Design, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Reach University.
- Laguna College of Art and Design gives aided families $5,371 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | Reach University | LCAD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $32,536 | $57,989 | −$25,453 |
| Average grants | −$10,113 | −$15,484 | +$5,371 |
| You pay | $22,423 | $42,505 | −$20,082 |
“+” means Reach University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Reach University
What is the Reach University acceptance rate?
Reach University accepts 100% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 116 of 117 applicants were admitted.
How much does Reach University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $32,536 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,423 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $22,997 and families earning $110k+ pay —.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Reach University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/reach-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).