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University of Phoenix - California

Ontario, California·Private for-profit, 4-year or above·Far West
Acceptance
No freshman entry
—
6-yr Graduation
22%
—
Total enrollment
34
peer median 2,248
Avg net price
$13,172
-$14k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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About

The University of Phoenix (UoPX) is a private for-profit university headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1976, the university confers certificates and degrees at the certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree levels. It is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has an open enrollment admissions policy for many undergraduate programs. The school is owned by Phoenix Education Partners.

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
22%
4-year graduation
5%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
23%

Pell equity

15.7pp gap
Pell recipients
30%6 of 20
Non-Pell (all)
14%3 of 21
No Federal Aid
14%3 of 21

Pell recipients here graduate at a 15.7-point higher rate than non-Pell students, unusual and worth a closer look.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Median earnings · 6 yrs after entry
$35,359
Annual median, federally-aided graduates
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$37,752
Annual median, federally-aided graduates

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$11,703
$30–48k$11,392
$48–75k$15,129
$75–110k$14,938
$110k+$17,504

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$13,172
-$13,965vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $27,138
Federal loans
39.7%
In-state tuition
$9,552
Out-of-state
$9,552

Academic programs at UP

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs23
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

147 total completions
01Health Professions
7450.3%
02Business
5537.4%
03Security/Protective
53.4%
04Computer Sciences
53.4%
05Psychology
21.4%
06Education
21.4%
07Multi/Interdisciplinary
21.4%
08Public Admin
21.4%
09Communication
00.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
34
12-mo unduplicated
412
Undergraduate
285
Graduate
127

Gender split

Men
42%173
Women
58%239

Race / ethnicity composition

Unknown
44.9%
Hispanic
24.4%
White
13.9%
Black
9.2%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more
2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Non-resident
0.1%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 635 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.631 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
1
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    24.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    3

    UP vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions UP selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectUniversity of Phoenix-California
    		22%No freshman entry34$13,172Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Academy of Art University
    		34%Open admission5,498$40,613Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    South University-Savannah
    		17%Open admission716$28,743Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Strayer University-Virginia
    		19%Open admission1,998$19,578Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Sullivan University
    		—Open admission2,498$25,532Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    School of Visual Arts
    		76%92.6%3,812$57,914Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Peer group median22%92.6%2,248$27,138

    Institutions like UP

    Explore the federal data for institutions in UP's comparison group.

    IPEDS

    Grants & funding (4)

    Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.

    USA Spending

    Frequently asked questions about University of Phoenix-California

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about UP.

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Phoenix-California?

    University of Phoenix-California does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution does not admit first-time (freshman) undergraduates, so the federal admit rate does not apply.

    What is the graduation rate at University of Phoenix-California?

    University of Phoenix-California reports a 6-year graduation rate of 22% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend University of Phoenix-California?

    University of Phoenix-California reports a total enrollment of 34 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at University of Phoenix-California?

    The average net price at University of Phoenix-California is $13,172 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    Where is University of Phoenix-California located?

    University of Phoenix-California is located in Ontario, California 91761.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    U.S. Department of Education
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    U.S. Department of Education
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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