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University of Phoenix-California

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in Ontario, California, University of Phoenix-California is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

University of Phoenix-California 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, University of Phoenix-California emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Phoenix-California is reported to be 19%, 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, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 48%.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at University of Phoenix-California received on average $3,882 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.

$3,882
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 33% $6,345 $6,345
Other Federal Grant 1 33% $6,689 $6,689
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 33% $1,075 $1,075
Total Grant & Scholarships 2 67% $3,882 $7,764

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Phoenix-California 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-California students is 18.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

18.8%

  • unknown 21.1% 12 students
  • hispanic 13.3% 2 students

Service Offerings

University of Phoenix-California provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

University of Phoenix-California 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

Veteran Services

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

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