UOP was founded in 1976 on an innovative idea: make higher education highly accessible for working students.

UOP offers over 100 degree programs via online format and over 230 campus locations.

Learning Format:

Courses are taken one at a time.

Asynchronous format where students are required to "attend" online 3-5 times per week, depending on the course.

Complete coursework electronically, via email, chatroom, and downloads.

Online resources including writing and math tutoring, e-library with full-time staff of librarians and researchers, and 24/7 technical assistance.

Financing Options:

UOP participates in multiple financial options.

Cash Plan: pay for one class at a time rather than the semester or full year.

Third Party Billing: UOP will directly bill your organization for tuition if a tuition benefit is being used.

Tuition Reimbursement: UOP works with employers who offer tuition reimbursement.

Federal Financial Aid: UOP participates in Federal Student Aid grant and loan programs with attractive terms.

Private Loan: UOP offers private loans from national lenders to cover all educational costs.

Military Plan: UOP is proud to offer tuition discounts to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reservists.

Accreditation:

University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

The Associate of Arts in Business, Associate of Arts in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Management and Doctor of Business Administration programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The Master of Arts in Education program with options in Elementary Teacher Education and Secondary Teacher Education is preaccredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2012.

The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona campuses) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (Salt Lake City, Utah campuses) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).