University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix
MottoWe Rise
TypePrivate for-profit university
Established1976 (1976)
FoundersJohn Sperling
John D. Murphy
Parent institution
Apollo Global Management and Vistria Group
AccreditationHLC
PresidentChris Lynne
Academic staff
2,727 (2022)[1]
Total staff
4,578 (2022)[1]
Students76,000 (2022)[1]
Undergraduates60,700 (2022)[1]
Postgraduates13,100 (2022)[1]
2,200 (2022)[1]
Location, ,
United States (headquarters)
CampusOnline, 1 campus under direct control[2]
Websitephoenix.edu

University of Phoenix[3] (UoPX) is a private for-profit university headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.[a] Founded in 1976, the university confers certificates and degrees at the certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree levels. It is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission[4] and has an open enrollment admissions policy for many undergraduate programs.[5] The school is owned by Apollo Global Management and Vistria Group.[6]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "2022 Academic Annual Report" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Visit University of Phoenix - Phoenix Main Campus".
  3. ^ "Mission and Purpose". University of Phoenix. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  4. ^ "University of Phoenix faces possible probation by accreditor". Insidehighered.com. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "Admissions Requirements – University of Phoenix". University of Phoenix. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  6. ^ Richert, Kevin (February 23, 2024). "Attorney's letter spells out Idaho lawmakers' case against University of Phoenix purchase". idahocapitalsun.com. Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved February 24, 2024.


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