All schools
PrivateUrban

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona 85040

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedLarge campusUrban

Known for business — major research university

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private institution in Phoenix with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A large campus of 77K undergraduates with a 132:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

20% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,752 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,571.

Established
1976
Motto
Career Services for Life
Type
Private for-profit university
Acceptance
SAT Avg
76,996Students
132:1Student:Faculty
20%Grad Rate
$37,752Earnings 10yr
$13,571Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Phoenix-Arizona Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$9,552
Books & Supplies$1,416
Total Cost of Attendance$19,449
Average Net Price$13,571
Median Debt at Graduation$31,553
Monthly Payment (10yr)$335

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,784
$30–48K$13,853
$48–75K$15,320
$75–110K$17,243
$110K+$18,188

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,571

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,690

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

585

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (113)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
76,996
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
54%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Black 24%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate19.5%
Freshman Retention40.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,359
8 Years$36,644
10 Years$37,752

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,600
Men
$67,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from AZ state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Phoenixpop. 1.6M
4 mi(7 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
302 mi(523 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
361 mi(626 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

University of Phoenix-Arizona Application Checklist

Decision Notifications