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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 66,901, and admissions are selective. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 14%, and a student-faculty ratio of 92:1. Tuition and fees for students are $9,552.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

39% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

14% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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.

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86k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

92:1

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

52%

White

19%

Black

17%

Hispanic

8%

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

72% 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

141

Total Online Enrollment

85,605

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 100% online

Master's Check Bold 96% 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 $16,153 $16,153

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 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 $5,850
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 $19,662 $19,662
Off-campus with family $13,812 $13,812

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

72%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

18%

Pell Grant

72%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,881
State Grant Aid $1,497
Institution Grant Aid $1,039
Pell Grant Aid $4,539

Financial Outlook

$32k

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 2021-2022 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

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

14

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

15

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

16

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

17

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.