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RAND School of Public Policy

country rank  1625
world rank  7110

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Overview

Established in 1970, Pardee RAND Graduate School is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santa Monica (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Pardee RAND Graduate School (PRGS) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Pardee RAND Graduate School (PRGS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PRGS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

RAND School of Public Policy's Control Typeprivate

Entity

RAND School of Public Policy's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

RAND School of Public Policy' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

RAND School of Public Policy's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

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Founded 1970
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University Location

Address 1776 Main Street; PO Box 2138
Santa Monica
90407-2138 California
United States
RAND School of Public Policy's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
RAND School of Public Policy Phone Number (310) 393 0411
RAND School of Public Policy Fax Number (310) 451 6978
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of RAND School of Public Policy is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify RAND School of Public Policy's academic range and degree level offering.



RAND School of Public Policy: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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A&H
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B&S
M&H
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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of RAND School of Public Policy categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at RAND School of Public Policy.



RAND School of Public Policy: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 Not reported 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

RAND School of Public Policy's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


RAND School of Public Policy's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 20-29% making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


RAND School of Public Policy's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


RAND School of Public Policy's Admission Office Admission Office

1776 Main Street
Santa Monica 90407-2138
(310) 393 0411


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

RAND School of Public Policy's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment of fewer than 250, making it a very small-sized institution


RAND School of Public Policy's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


RAND School of Public Policy's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


RAND School of Public Policy's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


RAND School of Public Policy's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


RAND School of Public Policy's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


RAND School of Public Policy's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


RAND School of Public Policy is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


RAND School of Public Policy's Library University Library

Yes Visit RAND School of Public Policy's Library
Pardee RAND Graduate School's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 20,197 physical volumes, 7,330 physical media, 4,498 digital/electronic media and 76 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 26 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Pardee RAND Graduate School's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


RAND School of Public Policy's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Pardee RAND Graduate School provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 38 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


RAND School of Public Policy's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


RAND School of Public Policy's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


RAND School of Public Policy's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


RAND School of Public Policy's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


RAND School of Public Policy's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

RAND School of Public Policy's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


RAND School of Public Policy's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


RAND School of Public Policy's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

RAND School of Public Policy is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1975


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important RAND School of Public Policy's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • The RAND Corporation


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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