university of Phoenix

University of Phoenix (UOPX) is one of the most frequently searched universities in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of American colleges.

UOPX is a private, for profit college, based in Phoenix, Arizona. The college features 91 physical campuses across the United States, and is also well known for its online programs.

UOPX was established in 1976, and currently maintains an enrollment of well over 140,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, most of them making use of the school's online programs. UOPX has an open enrollment policy.

In 2017, UOPX was acquired by a private equity firm called Apollo Global Management.

UOPX is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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university of phoenix Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about UOPX.

1. Where is University of Phoenix?

As the name suggests, UOPX was originally headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, but is now located in Tempe, about 10 miles southeast of the heart of Phoenix. UOPX also has many dozen physical campuses all over America.

Here is the official mailing address for the UOPX Headquarters:

UOPX

875 West Elliot Road

Tempe, Arizona

85284

Although UOPX has recently closed a number of its learning centers, the school currently still maintains physical campuses in the following cities:

ARIZONA

Phoenix
Tucson

CALIFORNIA

Bakersfield
Costa Mesa
El Centro
Fairfield
Fresno
Gardena
Lancaster
La Palma
Livermore
Modesto
Murrieta
Oakland
Ontario
Pasadena
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Marcos
San Jose
Visalia
Woodland Hills

COLORADO

Colorado Springs
Lonetree
Westminster

FLORIDA

Jacksonville
Miramar
Orlando
Temple Terrace

GEORGIA

Atlanta
Augusta
Columbus

HAWAII

Honolulu
Kapolei

ILLINOIS

Chicago

KENTUCKY

Louisville

MARYLAND

Columbia

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston

MICHIGAN

Detroit

NEVADA

Las Vegas

NEW JERSEY

Jersey City

NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque
Santa Teresa

NORTH CAROLINA

Charlotte

OREGON

Tigard

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia

PUERTO RICO

Guaynabo

SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia

TENNESSEE

Memphis
Nashville

TEXAS

Arlington
Dallas
El Paso
Houston
Killeen
San Antonio
Spring (Woodlands)

UTAH

Salt Lake City

VIRGINIA

Arlington
Virginia Beach

WASHINGTON

Tukwila

Shown above: The UOPX Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.

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2. What types of degrees are offered at University of Phoenix?

UOPX offers Associate degrees, Bachelors degrees, Masters degrees, Doctoral degrees, certificates, and even individual courses in many hundred areas of study.

The school also offers continuing education and professional development courses.

3. What programs are offered at University of Phoenix?

Here is a general list of some of the programs offered at UOPX:

Business
Communications
Criminal Justice
Education
Healthcare
Human Services
Nursing
Sciences
Technology

Degrees can be earned from any of the following UOPX schools:

School of Advanced Studies
School of Business
College of Education
College of Health Professions
School of Health Services Administration
College of Humanities and Sciences
College of Information Systems and Technology
School of Nursing
College of Security and Criminal Justice
College of Social Sciences

Above: The main campus of UOPX, located in Tempe, Arizona, near Phoenix.

image: phoenix.edu

4. What Doctoral degrees are offered at the University of Phoenix?

Here is a list of PhDs available from UOPX:

Business Administration
Educational Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Educational Specialist
Educational Technology
Health Administration
Higher Education Administration
Information Systems and Technology
Organizational Leadership

5. Why should I attend University of Phoenix?

Here are just a few good reasons for enrolling at UOPX:

UOPX is a convenient alternative to a campus education.
Degrees from UOPX can be earned fully online, from anywhere in the world.
UOPX is a regionally accredited university.
UOPX has many degree and certificate programs to choose from.

6. How much does it cost to attend University of Phoenix?

According to the "tuition guarantee" on the school website, the cost of tuition and fees to attend UOPX is as follows:

Undergraduate courses (Bachelors and Associate degrees) cost $398 per credit.
With some exceptions, Masters degree programs cost $698 per credit.
Doctoral programs cost $810 per credit.

Additional fees may also apply, such as application fees, registration fees, and insurance fees, among others.

Students enrolled at UOPX often receive financial aid, as long as they successfully complete the FAFSA form. UOPX has many forms of financial aid available.

Above: The UOPX Stadium

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7. What are the University of Phoenix campuses like?

Most UOPX campuses are situated in convenient locations. It would take too much space to describe each campus, but here are just a few examples:

The Tucson, Arizona campus of UOPX is located right in the heart of Tucson. Nearby attractions include the University of Arizona, the Pima Air & Space Museum, and the Reid Park Zoo.

The Albuquerque, New Mexico campus is conveniently situated immediately west of the Pan American Freeway, less than 10 miles north of downtown Albuquerque, affording easy access to everything by car or bus.

The Oakland, California campus of UOPX is ideally situated right in the heart of downtown Oakland, close to all conveniences, restaurants, entertainment venues, transportation options, and (especially!) the city of San Francisco.

The San Jose, California campus is located less than 2 miles from the beach, and only about a 1-hour bus ride to the heart of downtown San Jose.

Above: The Albuquerque campus of UOPX

image: phoenix.edu

8. What is the contact information for University of Phoenix?

You can reach the main office of the University Of Phoenix by calling 844-YES-UOPX.

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