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University of Phoenix

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Phoenix, AZ

$9,552

Avg tuition

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About University of Phoenix

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Phoenix is a large private university located on an urban campus in Phoenix, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 69,408, and admissions are selective. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 12%, and a student-faculty ratio of 77:1. Tuition and fees for students are $9,552.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

42% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

12% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

90k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

77:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Unknown

39%

White

25%

Black

20%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Female student population

71%

Socio-economic diversity

75% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

153

Total Online Enrollment

89,402

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

1% On-campus

99% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 96% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $9,552 $9,552
Graduate $17,096 $17,096

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,360
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $5,470
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,900
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,900

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $10,912 $10,912
Off-campus without family $19,282 $19,282
Off-campus with family $13,812 $13,812

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

75%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

11%

Pell Grant

75%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,025
State Grant Aid $7,151
Institution Grant Aid $1,284
Pell Grant Aid $4,413

Financial Outlook

$33k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC