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About Us

Who we are

We’re a University built for the busy — and the ambitious. Here, dreamers can pursue their educational and career goals with confidence.

About us

Who we are

We’re a University built for the busy — and the ambitious. Here, dreamers can pursue their educational and career goals with confidence.

About us

Who we are

We’re a University built for the busy — and the ambitious. Here, dreamers can pursue their educational and career goals with confidence.

About University of Phoenix

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix became one of the first online universities designed for working adults. We offer a powerful combination of career guidance, personal support and flexible learning opportunities — all with options to help save time and money on your degree. Here, the best time for class is when it fits your schedule, so you can balance it all — work, family and school — by focusing on just one 5-to-6-week course at a time.  

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), which validates the University and the quality of our academic programs.

Our students learn career-relevant skills from our faculty — leaders working in business, technology, healthcare, education and more — who bring a hands-on perspective and practical knowledge to the classroom. Because we know your life doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, we offer personal support and resources by phone, chat or email to encourage your success as a student and beyond. And with so many ways of staying connected to an inspired community of students just like you — who understand what it takes to keep going and can motivate you along the way — you’re never alone.

As a transfer-friendly University, we accept transfer credits from over 5,000+ schools; plus, we provide students with the opportunity to have relevant experiences — everything from life experience to past jobs — evaluated for potential credit to help our students get the college credits they deserve when going back to school.

Your 24/7 classroom is open.

Fast facts

76,000
total degree enrollment[1]

76,000
total degree
enrollment[1]

45+
years continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

45+
years
continuously
accredited by the
Higher Learning
Commission

79.8%
are employed
while in school

79.8%
are employed while in school

79.8%
are employed while in school

100+
programs aligned
with 300+ careers

100+
programs aligned with 300+ careers

38
is the average age of new students

38
is the average age
of new students

38
is the average age of new students

28+
years of our faculty’s professional experience, on average

28+
years of our
faculty’s
professional
experience,
on average

2,700
organizations with employees eligible for education benefits

2,700
organizations with employees eligible for education benefits

1+ Million
alumni and counting

1+ Million
alumni and counting

[1] Statistic as seen in University of Phoenix 2022 Academic Annual Report

University of Phoenix alum Camille Salter, DM 2012, smiling in front of an office building
University of Phoenix alum Camille Salter, DM 2012, smiling in front of an office building

Did you know?

Every degree is backed by career support for life.

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Contact us

Reach us by email, phone or mail if you have questions about admission, academics, financial options, joining the faculty or other University of Phoenix matters.

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University of Phoenix
4035 South Riverpoint Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85040