University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ4035 South Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85040
866-766-0766
The University of Phoenix-Arizona is a four-year, private for-profit university located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The university is a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group.
The university offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in over 100 degree programs online and on its campuses. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The university was founded in 1976 by John Sperling, a former professor at the University of California, Berkeley. The university's first campus was established in San Jose, California. The university expanded rapidly throughout the 1980s and 1990s, opening campuses across the United States. In 2000, the university launched its online degree program.
The University of Phoenix-Arizona has been criticized for its high tuition rates, aggressive marketing tactics, and low graduation rates. The university has also been accused of targeting low-income and working-class students.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 89763
Type: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.phoenix.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.phoenix.edu/student-orientation/paying-for-school.html