University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix
MottoCareer Services for Life
TypePrivate for-profit university
Established1976 (1976)
FoundersJohn Sperling
John D. Murphy
Parent institution
Apollo Global Management and Vistria Group
AccreditationHLC
PresidentChris Lynne
Academic staff
2,727 (2022)
Total staff
4,578 (2022)
Students101,150 (2023)
Undergraduates80,637 (2023)
Postgraduates13,500 (2023)
2,300 (2023)
Location, ,
United States (headquarters)
CampusOnline, 1 campus under direct control
Websitephoenix.edu

The University of Phoenix (UoPX) is a private for-profit university headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1976, the university confers certificates and degrees at the certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree levels. It is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has an open enrollment admissions policy for many undergraduate programs. The school is owned by Apollo Global Management and Vistria Group.