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Acceptance Rate

$5,510

Avg.Financial Aid

014593

FAFSA Code

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About University of Phoenix

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

95,777

Website

www.phoenix.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

University of Phoenix (UPOX or UOP) is a private-for-profit driven institution who's central operation is made in Phoenix, Arizona.

UP was established in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling in Tempe, Arizona. The college has been doing incredible in giving the rich online education since 1995 and has more than 100 campuses and furthermore one E-campus. UP gives numerous certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, masters and even doctoral qualification levels.

The means of education are innovative and the university provides several resources in order to furnish the learnings of the students. It has a strong alumni connection, library with thousands of books and databases, and many more.

The college holds different accreditation in an institution and programmatic level. UP is regionally licensed and is recognized by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The motive of the college is clear: to give productive and viable training to all their understudies by intensifying their skills and values. It additionally encourages understudies to create various aptitudes like basic reasoning, critical thinking, correspondence, and collaboration abilities.

The methods of providing training are extremely innovative and give students a few assets like a solid alumni base, library with an adequate number of books, databases, and substantially more to furnish the student's learning. The college additionally holds an experience of 20 years in providing online training services. There are a total of 95777 students in the university at present.

Location & Contact

Address

1625 West Fountainhead Parkway

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 8667660766
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Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

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Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

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SAT Range

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ACT Range

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Application Fee

FALSE$

SAT/ACT

FALSE

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

FALSE

The University of Phoenix has an open-enrollment admission policy, which means accepting all applicants with a High-school diploma, GED, or its equivalent as sufficient for admission. Also, after having an open admission policy there are certain requirements to be fulfilled by the candidates.

Undergraduate

The applicant must have earned an acceptable High school diploma, GED equivalent, California High school Proficiency Examination certificate, or foreign secondary school equivalent. The minimum age before applying must be 16 years. Work experience requirements depend upon the program student is enrolling in.

For Graduates

The applicant must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA in the undergraduate degree. They should be a permanent citizen or resident of the United States if not a student must hold a valid visa. The requirement for work experience depends on the program students want to get enrolled in. International applicants must have scores of anyone TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS exam.

For more information on the admission process and application deadlines, you can visit our admission page by clicking the button below.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$14,908

Average Annual Cost

$9,552

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Books And Supplies

$1,360

Total One Year Cost

$10,912

The University of Phoenix has a different fee structure for both undergraduate and graduate students which includes different facilities like housing, tuition fees, rooms and boards, and various others.

The average annual cost to attend UOP is $9,552. In addition, an applicant must also pay for the following:

Books and Supplies - $1,360

Other Expenses - $$3,052

Graduate Annual cost of Attendance- $32,089

Undergraduate Annual cost of Attendance-$29,398

The cost can vary to the courses and the programs opted by the student across 14 majors including Business Management, Accounting, Media Studies, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and many others. The student can visit the official website or can take the required information from The College Monk.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

55:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

33%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

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Academic Calendar

Other academic year

Research Funding per Student

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Faculty Overview

14%

Male Professors

86%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

8,045 Graduates

Health and Medical Administrative S...

4,704 Graduates

Behavioral Sciences

2,460 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

1,874 Graduates

Human Services, General

1,569 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

1,445 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

1,440 Graduates

Computer/Information Technology Adm...

1,419 Graduates

Human Resources Management and Serv...

852 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

757 Graduates

Computer Programming

644 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

375 Graduates

Marketing

347 Graduates

Computer Software and Media Applica...

339 Graduates

Teaching Assistants/Aides

337 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

288 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

269 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

214 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

160 Graduates

Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

141 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

128 Graduates

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

123 Graduates

Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

113 Graduates

Computer Systems Analysis

72 Graduates

Homeland Security

71 Graduates

Public Administration

24 Graduates

Sustainability Studies

7 Graduates

Biology, General

5 Graduates

History

5 Graduates

Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

2 Graduates

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

74,061

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

52%

Full-time

100%

Part-time

N/A

Students Gender

Male

32%

US National: 44%

Female

68%

US National: 56%

Race/Ethnicity

27% White

33% Unknown

21% Black

11% Hispanic

3% Two or more races

2% Non Resident alien

1% Asian

1% American Indian/Alaska native

1% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

96%

Out Of State

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

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Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

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Undergrads in College Housing

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Averege Housing Cost

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Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

Average Meal Plan Available

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Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

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School Colors

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Varsity Athletics Association

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Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

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Total Male Athletes

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Total Female Athletes

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Intramural Sports

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Sports Club

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Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Since the campus life of the students assumes an imperative part of their development and advancement, students at UPA invest a lot of their time learning from the faculty members. Additionally, the students have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into a change-maker. The number of female and male students at the university are 31% and 69%, respectively.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$28,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$47,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$7,125

$44,875

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$74 - 466

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

76%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,510

Students Receiving Federal Grants

71%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,711

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

17%

Average Aid Per Year

$670

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$5,637

$30K - $48K

$4,404

$48K - $75K

$3,411

$75K - $110K

$1,226

> $110K

$544

The university recruits students and obtains financial aids on their behalf. Currently, the average financial aid students receive is 5510. Students who are interested in Financial Aid must fill up the FAFSA form. In addition to FAFSA form, students must complete and submit documents-

Master Promissory Note (MPN) (If student loans are being requested)

Entrance counseling (If student loans are being requested)

The loan request form (If student loans are being requested)

University of Phoenix Federal School Code is 014593.

UP offers different scholarships and grants for the students, for knowing more about grants, scholarships one can go and visit the university official website. Military benefits are also there in the university Financial Aid.

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