University of Phoenix Enrollment and Admissions Overview

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  • University of Phoenix: How It All Began

    University of Phoenix: How It All Began
    Dr. John Sperling established the University of Phoenix in 1976, his aspiration was to recognize and assemble the educational needs of working adult learners.

  • First Class

    First Class
    The first day of class was held in Phoenix, AZ., campus.

  • Accreditation

    Accreditation
    The University of Phoenix is accredited with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

  • Largest Private University

    Largest Private University
    The University of Phoenix became the largest private university in the country(in enrollment).

  • Enrollment at University of Phoenix

    Enrollment at University of Phoenix
    Enrollment at University of Phoenix reached 100,000 students.

  • Enrollment in United States, Puerto Rico and Canada

    Enrollment in United States, Puerto Rico and Canada
    The enrollment reached more than 200,000 students in the U.S.A, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

  • Highlights

    Highlights
    The University attained a peak enrollment of almost 600,000 students. The average age of a student is between 33 and 36 at the University of Phoenix. The University is considered to be a comprehensive learning institution with a faculty of more than 25, 000 and more than 790,000 alumni.

  • Program Accreditations

    Program Accreditations
    University of Phoenix programs are accredited and meet the requirements of jobs . The university offers 31 degree programs with 50 certificates and concentrations at the associates level thru the doctoral levels.