University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix is one of the premier online universities, offering a full complement of programs from certificates to master’s degrees. Studentsconsidering online schools in Charlotte may also be interested to know that there is a local campus for those who want to go to school for one day per week, as well as two learning centers.



Like many large universities, there are separate schools for business, the natural sciences, social sciences as well as targeted programs for nursing and information systems and technology. The University system prides itself on offering services for military veterans including scholarships and mentoring programs.



Campuses

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University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus

Information

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  • Campus Address:
  • 3800 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273-3409
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Bachelor, Master,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Large
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 1204 (897 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:
  • 1204
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 67, 1137
  • 67
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 1204, 0
  • 1204
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 1204, 0
  • 1204
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 100.00, 0
  • 100.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 34.00, 66
  • 34.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 66, 34
  • 66%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 47.00, 53
  • 47.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • White:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 29.00, 71
  • 29.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%

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 $12,300 $11,850 $11,520
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 $35,160 $33,906 $33,096
Off Campus with Family $23,496 $21,996 $21,445

Financial Aid

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

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 60.00, 40
  • 60%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 46.00,43.00,16.00
  • Total grants: 46%
    Federal: 43%
    Institutional: 16%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2905,2990,443
  • Total grants: $6,338
    Federal: $2,990
    Institutional: $443

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):
  • 36.00, 64
  • 36%

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
Business Administration and Management, General111122
International Business/Trade/Commerce-4
Management Science, General9-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General3-
Category total123126

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramBachelorMaster
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster15-
Category total15-

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramBachelorMaster
Health/Health Care Administration/Management-2
Category total-2
Grand total138128

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission2003-08-01-Accredited