University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix, the largest private university in the United States, was founded in 1976.  The University operates both online and campus-situated Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degree programs created with working adults in mind.  Flexible schedules and instructors with degrees working in relevant fields are representative of University of Phoenix’s philosophy.  Each student is assigned a “Graduation Team” consisting of an admissions counselor, academic advisor and financial expert.  University of Phoenix, Houston campus, offers numerous Bachelor of Science Degrees in Business and Management, together with a Master’s Degree in Management.  A Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum and Instruction and Adult Education and Training) is available.

Campuses

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University of Phoenix-Houston Westside Campus

Information

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  • Campus Address:
  • 11451 Katy Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77079-2004
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor, Master,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Large
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 2949 (2417 undergraduate)

General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Special Focus Institutions--Schools of business and management
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 2949
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 186, 2763
  • 186
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 2949, 0
  • 2949
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 2949, 0
  • 2949
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 100.00, 0
  • 100.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 32.00, 68
  • 32.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 68, 32
  • 68%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 39.00, 61
  • 39.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 13.00, 87
  • 13.00%
  • White:
  • 12.00, 88
  • 12.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees $12,750 $12,270 $11,940
Books and supplies $500 $500 $500
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $11,664 $11,910 $11,651
Other (Off Campus) $11,196 $10,146 $9,925
Other (Off Campus with Family) $11,196 $10,146 $9,925
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Off Campus $35,610 $34,326 $33,516
Off Campus with Family $23,946 $22,416 $21,865

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 55.00, 45
  • 55%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 42.00,37.00,18.00
  • Total grants: 42%
    Federal: 37%
    Institutional: 18%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2869,3081,310
  • Total grants: $6,260
    Federal: $3,081
    Institutional: $310

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 39.00, 61
  • 39%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 19.00, 81
  • 19%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 19.00, 81
  • 19%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Female:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14%
  • Male:
  • 22.00, 78
  • 22%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 43.00, 57
  • 43%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 13.00, 87
  • 13%
  • White:
  • 24.00, 76
  • 24%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 20.00, 80
  • 20%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorAssociateMaster
Accounting2--
Business Administration and Management, General4842225
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General--8
International Business/Trade/Commerce--7
Management Information Systems, General38-1
Management Science, General98-1
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management--1
Category total6222243

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramBachelorAssociateMaster
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management1--
Category total1--

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

ProgramBachelorAssociateMaster
General Studies-1-
Category total-1-
Grand total6233243

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission2001-09-10-Accredited