A private university by the name of University of the People is located in All programs offered completely via Distance education. In 2009, University of the People was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, University of the People has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is The Education Revolution and its official colors are eggplant. Out of total 44,091 (2020) students enrolled at UP, 4,424 belong to undergraduate courses while 619 are postgraduate students. Around 86% of the students are 25 and over at University of the People. At UP around 98% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 1% are white. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 36% of the students are females and 64% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 11 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Khalila Mbowe. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 10 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by UP. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by DEAC (Distance Education Accrediting Commission). US$1 million (2013) is the total value of endowment of the University of the People.