University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix is an expansive online and brick-and-mortar university that prides itself on its breadth of academic offerings as well as its commitment to working with active duty military and veterans.



Degree programs encompass a variety of disciplines including business, information technology, education and healthcare to name a few. Students also have the advantage of being able to access many of the resources online, even if they take classes at the Austin campus. Veterans are also provided with mentors who understand the difficulties for students in higher education who served in the armed forces.



Campuses

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University of Phoenix-Austin Campus

Information

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  • Campus Address:
  • 10801-2 N. MoPac Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78759-5459
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Bachelor, Master,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Large
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 464 (362 undergraduate)

General Information

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  • 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:
  • 464
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 39, 425
  • 39
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 464, 0
  • 464
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 464, 0
  • 464
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 100.00, 0
  • 100.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 42.00, 58
  • 42.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 58, 42
  • 58%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 20.00, 80
  • 20.00%
  • White:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%

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:
  • 58.00, 42
  • 58%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 42.00,34.00,22.00
  • Total grants: 42%
    Federal: 34%
    Institutional: 22%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2240,2532,346
  • Total grants: $5,118
    Federal: $2,532
    Institutional: $346

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):
  • 31.00, 69
  • 31%

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

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorMaster
Accounting1-
Business Administration and Management, General2230
Management Information Systems, General4-
Management Science, General1-
Category total2830
Grand total2830