University of Phoenix-Arizona

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Non Traditional

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	92 to 1
Students retention rate	39%
On-time graduation rate	14%

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, UofP-Arizona is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of University of Phoenix-Arizona is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

University of Phoenix-Arizona is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UofP-Arizona is reported to be 14%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at UofP-Arizona is 39% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UofP-Arizona do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,552

Cost of attendance at University of Phoenix-Arizona in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$9,348
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,552

Cost of attendance at University of Phoenix-Arizona in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$23,687
National average	$17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at University of Phoenix-Arizona received on average $5,510 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,510

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,327	72%	$5,746	$7,624,453
Other Federal Grant	1,330	72%	$5,881	$7,822,164
State Grant/Scholarships	7	0%	$1,497	$10,476
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	337	18%	$1,039	$350,224
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,485	80%	$5,510	$8,182,864

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Phoenix-Arizona students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Phoenix-Arizona students is 13.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 14.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.7%.

13.7%

asian 27.8% 10 students
African American 11.2% 108 students
white 20.3% 307 students
unknown 11.2% 595 students
hawaiian 28.6% 6 students
hispanic 24.4% 100 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 17.2% 20 students

Service Offerings

University of Phoenix-Arizona provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

University of Phoenix-Arizona offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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