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University of Phoenix

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HOMEPAGE Online College for Working Adults – University of Phoenix (https://phoenix.edu)
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Online College for Working Adults – University of Phoenix

Meta

The University of Phoenix is an online college that is accredited, affordable, and has degrees that align to careers. Find your program!

H1 Online college with a built-for-real-life model
H2 Save time and money
H2 Scholarships that fit you
H2 Start when you're ready
H2 Let us help you get started
H2 Pioneering education for working adults
H2 Accredited for 45+ years
H2 Faculty who teach — and do.
H2 Transfer-friendly programs
H2 Higher education with a focus on career readiness
H2 Explore online degrees, certificates & courses
H2 An online experience with a community that feels like home
H2 What our alumni are saying
H2 Among the hundreds of organizations that work with us to provide tuition benefits:
H2 Our students are:
H2 Online, but not on your own.
H2 Our impact reaches far beyond the classroom
H2 Empowering the communities we serve 
H2 Start your future today
H3 Highly experienced
H3 Proven leaders
H3 Key decision makers
H3 Working adults
H3 Experienced
H3 First generation
H3 Phoenixes for life
H3 University of Phoenix Career Institute®
H3 M.O.M.® report
H3 Our Research Hub
H3 Our alumni are making a difference
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED_BODY_FOOTER Individual Online Courses – University of Phoenix (https://phoenix.edu/online-courses.html)
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Individual Online Courses – University of Phoenix

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Want to increase a specific skill or learn a new one? See UOPX's wide array of online individual courses to continue your professional development

H1 Online college courses
H2 Courses designed for the modern workforce
H2 Popular course categories
H2 Why buy online courses with us?
H2 Meet your goals with our online courses and certificates
H2 Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years
H2 Get your course transcript
H2 Frequently asked questions about courses
H3 Shop online and enroll the same day
H3 Learn from qualified faculty
H3 Get affordable pricing
H3 Continuing Education for Teachers
H3 College-credit courses
H3 Certificates
H3 Why do I need prerequisites?
H3 Are these courses transferrable?
H3 Is University of Phoenix accredited?
H3 Why do I need a bachelor’s degree to take graduate-level courses?
H3 Are there alternative payment options?
H4 Learn from accomplished professionals
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Cost Savings Explorer

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Cost Savings Explorer

H1 Savings Explorer®
H2 Let's get started.
H2 Tuition cost per course
H3 I have college experience
H3 I have work experience
H3 I have life experience
H3 I served in the US military
H3 I want to take tests for college credit
H3 I want self-paced alternative course providers
H3 What affects the overall cost of my program? 
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED_FOOTER Admissions | University of Phoenix (https://phoenix.edu/admissions.html)
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Admissions | University of Phoenix

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Learn about University of Phoenix admissions process and admission requirements for enrolling in all our online degree and certificate programs.

H1 Admissions
H2 View requirements
H2 Complete your application in as little as 20 minutes
H2 Steps to apply
H2 How to enroll at the University of Phoenix
H2 Admission requirements
H2 Ready to apply?
H2 International admissions
H2 Explore more ways to save as a Phoenix
H2 Returning students
H2 UOPX alumni
H2 Meet your support team
H2 Let's talk about your education and career goals.
H2 Frequently asked questions
H2 Browse related blog articles
H3 1.    Set your goals
H3 2.    Get started on your application
H3 3.    Share your educational background and work history
H3 4.    Request your transcripts
H3 5.    Create a financial plan
H3 6.    Complete your application
H3 Associate requirements
H3 Bachelor’s requirements
H3 Master’s requirements
H3 Doctoral requirements
H3 Certificate requirements
H3 Individual course requirements
H3 Visa requirements
H3 English proficiency tests
H3 International transcripts
H3 Transfer credits
H3 Scholarships
H3 Employer benefits
H3 Credit for experience
H3 Pick up where you left off
H3 Returning to your program
H3 Tuition and scholarships
H3 Save more when you return
H3 Enrollment representative
H3 Finance advisor
H3 Academic counselor
H3 What do you need to apply to the University of Phoenix?
H3 What admission requirements does the University of Phoenix look for?
H3 How does transferring college credits work?
H3 Can community college credits be transferred?
H3 Do college transfer credits affect my GPA?
H3 How can I receive credit for my life, work or military experience?
H3 Will all my credits apply to a new degree?
H3 How much will my degree cost to finish?
H3 Will being out of attendance change how my transfer credits were applied?
H3 What will happen when I am re-admitted?
H3 What’s the status of my financial account? Who can answer related questions?
H3 Where can I find more details about my program?
H3 How do I transfer additional credits?
H3 Can I get credit for course work or prior work experience completed outside of the United States?
H3 Can I get credit for speaking a foreign language?
H3 As an eligible non-U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, do I have to pay more for tuition?
H3 In my country, online education is not a common method to earn a university degree. Will my online degree be recognized by employers?
H3 University of Phoenix Application Process
H3 What Are the Admission Requirements for UOPX?
H3 What to Know About Attending UOPX
H4 Education
H4 Citizenship
H4 English proficiency test
H4 Admissions eligibility
H4 Education
H4 Citizenship
H4 English proficiency test
H4 Admissions eligibility
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H4 Citizenship
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H4 Admissions eligibility
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H4 Citizenship
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H4 Education
H4 Citizenship
H4 English proficiency test
H4 Admissions eligibility
H4 Education
H4 Citizenship
H4 English proficiency test
H4 Admissions eligibility
H4 I'm returning to school after more than a year
H4 I'm returning to school after less than a year
H4 University Life
H4 University Life
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HOMEPAGE (https://phoenix.edu) Online College for Working Adults – University of Phoenix
Sequaia S. | MS Psychology

[H1] Online college with a built-for-real-life model

Online degrees built around your reality — not the other way around. Flexible online classes with affordable tuition rates, one course at a time and career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Sequaia S. | MS Psychology

We work with hundreds of organizations to help their employees earn degrees at a reduced cost. See if yours is on the list. Type in the first 3 letters of your employer’s name to find out!

Search employer name

Your employer’s not on our list—but they may still have benefits!
Contact an enrollment representative to find out about potential employer tuition reimbursement:844-937-8679. Don’t leave savings on the table. Explore opportunities with our Savings Explorer tool.

Search employer

WAYS TO SAVE:

[H2] Save time and money

Discover potential credit-earning opportunities in a few quick clicks.

Explore savings

[H2] Scholarships that fit you

Try our scholarship finder to search for scholarships you may be eligible for.

Search scholarships

[H2] Start when you're ready
With classes starting every 5-6 weeks, you'll focus on just one course at a time.

Upcoming start dates:

View all start dates

Bachelor's

Master's

Bachelor's

BACHELOR'S

Next start date

MAY 26

Master's

MASTER'S

Next start date

MAY 26

View all start dates

[H2] Let us help you get started
Select the student type you most identify with and we’ll guide you to relevant information.

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Transfer student

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First-year student

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Master's student

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Employer tuition

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Military student

Quality education

[H2] Pioneering education for working adults

Our innovative approach to online career-relevant education equips you with the skills you need in weeks, not years. That’s what makes us who we are.

Skills-aligned learning

Matt P. | BSM 2023

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[H2] Accredited for 45+ years
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978. Additionally, some of our programs also hold programmatic accreditation.

Our accreditation

[H2] Faculty who teach — and do.
Our instructors are accomplished professionals who understand the challenges adult learners face and are committed to fostering a flexible, supportive learning environment. What they teach you today can be directly applied to your career tomorrow.

Our faculty

Our faculty are:

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[H3] Highly experienced

Our faculty average 29+ years of professional experience

Gregory Friesz | DNP, 2022 Faculty of the Year College of Nursing

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[H3] Proven leaders

100 of our 2,329 faculty are Chief Executive Officers

Jamie Buchanan | DNP, MSN Chair of the College of Nursing

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[H3] Key decision makers

929 of our faculty are Directors

Mario Jackson | 2024 Faculty of the Year College of General Studies

Our faculty

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[H2] Transfer-friendly programs
More than 40% of our undergraduate students transfer credits from previous institutions, saving an average of $11K in tuition. You too could cover up to 70% of your bachelor’s degree with prior eligible credits — because college credits never expire.

How to transfer

[H2] Higher education with a focus on career readiness
With every completed course, you’ll earn career-relevant skills — and from your first day to graduation and beyond, you’ll have lifetime access to resources,  coaching and career tools like the Career Navigator.

Career services

Career guides

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Career services

Career guides

[H2] Explore online degrees, certificates & courses

Find your program

Explore courses

Real community

[H2] An online experience with a community that feels like home

Join a supportive collective — students, alumni, advisors, coaches and faculty — who understand the unique challenges of balancing life and school. Here, you’ll always have a team ready to help you succeed.

Life as a Phoenix

Lisa L. | DNP 2023

[H2] What our alumni are saying
Hear for yourself what our graduates think in our alumni podcasts.

View alumni podcasts

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University of Phoenix is built for people like me.

“I was working full-time, and I was still able to enjoy time with the family, still able to go on dates with my wife, still able to go on family vacations.”

Jared B. | MIS, 2023

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The scholarship made my bachelor’s degree more affordable.

“What was most important was you didn’t have to compete for a scholarship. University of Phoenix had an even playing field.”

LaToya D. | BSM, 2023


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It seemed like everyone cared. I wasn’t just a number.

“I was able to use prior credits, alternative credits and tuition reimbursement to be able to further my education.”

Tre (Herbert) D. | BSIT, 2023


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University of Phoenix provides flexibility for people like me.

“I work 60 hours a week, I’m a mother, I’m a wife. And I was able to still attend to my family and have my downtime.”

Elma A. | MHA, 2024


View alumni podcasts

[H2] Among the hundreds of organizations that work with us to provide tuition benefits:

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See if your employer works with us

[H2] Our students are:

[H3] Working adults

62.3% of our students are employed while in school

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Casey L. | BSIT/AN

[H3] Experienced

38 is the average age of new students

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Carmen B. | MSN/NED

[H3] First generation

68.7% of our students are first-generation college students

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Stephen P. | BSB/M + MBA

[H3] Phoenixes for life

9/10 of students are likely to recommend us to a friend
End of course survey, September 2023-August 2024 (207,206 respondents)

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Kristina M. | MBA-CB

[H2] Online, but not on your own.
From day one, you'll have access to an amazing team of people who are dedicated to your educational success.

Start a conversation

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Sarah P. | Academic Counselor
Serving students for 17 years

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Jeff R. | Military Enrollment Rep
Serving students for 24 years

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Gabriel G. | Academic Counselor
Serving students for 4 years

Start a conversation

Making an impact

[H2] Our impact reaches far beyond the classroom

We believe access to higher education opens the door to opportunities that change lives for generations. We aim to understand and remove the obstacles to education faced by underserved communities across America, and we further our mission through philanthropy and research.

Our mission & values

Dr. Mautra J. | MBA 2006

[H2] Empowering the communities we serve 
Community engagement and higher education go hand-in-hand. Our research is focused on creating a positive change in the modern-day workforce. 

Our impact

[H3] University of Phoenix Career Institute®

Our Institute informs solutions to career advancement barriers through actionable research insights.

Visit the Career Institute®

[H3] M.O.M.® report

We believe understanding the challenges working mothers face can help create support systems and new pathways for their careers.

Read the report

[H3] Our Research Hub

Learn about our University’s commitment to the highest standards of academic excellence and research innovation.

Visit the Research Hub

[H3] Our alumni are making a difference

Read stories of alumni who have overcome challenges and seized opportunities to make a positive impact.

Read their stories

Our impact

This is your moment

[H2] Start your future today

Apply now

Request info

Call enrollment
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SUB-PAGE (https://phoenix.edu/online-courses.html) Individual Online Courses – University of Phoenix
[H1] Online college courses
Find your course

Thomas A. | BSIT

[H2] Courses designed for the modern workforce

Whether you need a few more courses to help you finish up your degree or pursue your career goals, our large selection of undergraduate and graduate online college courses can help you meet your needs.
Check out the types of courses available from University of Phoenix, and find the right course for your needs.

University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org since 1978.

No application needed

Questions? Call (866) 354-1800

STEP 1: Find your course

STEP 2: Create an account

STEP 3: Enroll today

Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)

[H2] Popular course categories

Continuing Education for Teachers

Healthcare

Sciences

Accounting

Mathematics

Psychology

[H4] Learn from accomplished professionals

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"I try to make all course materials relevant to the real world. I do that primarily through describing my own experiences."

Donald Braunstein, MBA
Lead Faculty Area Chair, College of Business and Information Technology
Learn more about Braunstein

[H2] Why buy online courses with us?
Choose from over 500+ courses designed to map to your goals, all 100% online, remote and in an asynchronous format — that means you can attend your online class on your schedule, as long as you meet your weekly course requirements.

[H3] Shop online and enroll the same day
Find the course you’re interested in, add it your cart, and begin the quick, easy checkout process*: create your account, complete all the requirements, provide your payment information and finish your purchase.

[H3] Learn from qualified faculty
No matter which course you choose, you’ll learn from the same experienced faculty members who also teach our degree programs. They bring years of industry knowledge to the classroom, so you can develop the latest skills from the field.

[H3] Get affordable pricing
Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it.

[H2] Meet your goals with our online courses and certificates
Below you’ll see the different types of online courses and certificates we offer, and then you can decide what best suits your needs.

Course type

Continuing Teacher Education courses

College credit courses

Certificate (multiple courses)

Course level

Course level

Course level

Undergraduate/ Graduate

Course level

Undergraduate/ Graduate

Course level

Undergraduate/ Graduate

Typical length

Typical length

Typical length

4 - 6 weeks

Typical length

5 - 6 weeks

Typical length

5 - 13 months

Format

Format

Format

Instructor-led

Format

Instructor-led

Format

Instructor-led

Start dates

Start dates

Start dates

Up to 16 starts per year

Start dates

Up to 18 starts per year

Start dates

Up to 18 starts per year

Cost (tuition + materials)

Cost (tuition + materials)

Cost (tuition + materials)

$600 / course (3 credit course)

Cost (tuition + materials)

$1,364* / course (3 credit course)

Cost (tuition + materials)

$8,184* / certificate (18 credit certificate)

Credit-bearing

Credit-bearing

Credit-bearing

YES

Credit-bearing

YES

Credit-bearing

YES

Federal financial aid eligible

Federal financial aid eligible

Federal financial aid eligible

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Federal financial aid eligible

—

Federal financial aid eligible

YES

*Costs based on undergraduate rates for college credit courses and certificates

[H2] Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years
Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn® profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs.

Learn more

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[H3] Continuing Education for Teachers
If you’re preparing for licensure renewal or recertification, seeking an endorsement or looking for professional growth opportunities, you’ve got options. In addition to courses from our degree programs, you can also choose courses from our Continuing Education for Teachers collection.
Credit-bearing
Transcript available
Instructor-led
Typical length: 4-6 weeks
Find a continuing education course

[H3] College-credit courses
Whether you need a few more courses to help you stay on track with your degree, meet admissions requirements, or courses to help you grow professionally, you can choose from over 500 undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
Credit-bearing
Transcript available
Instructor-led
Typical length: 5-6 weeks
Find a college credit course

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[H3] Certificates
Focus your studies by developing a deeper understanding of a topic relevant to your field. Consider a certificate program, like accounting, cybersecurity, human resource management and project management that includes coursework aligned with industry standards.
Credit-bearing
Financial aid eligible
Instructor-led
Transcript available
Typical length: 5-13 months
Find a certificate

“

The coursework was immediately applicable to the work I was doing in student affairs and higher education.”
Gary Batara, BS in Business Management and MBA

Listen to Gary’s podcast episode

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[H2] Get your course transcript
After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice.

Request transcripts

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

[H2] Frequently asked questions about courses

[H3]

Why do I need prerequisites?

Prerequisites are gathered for individual courses to make sure every student enrolled in the course has the foundational knowledge to be successful. To show you meet the required prerequisite for a course, you simply have to upload a digital copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) during the checkout process. Then you’re good to go.

[H3]

Are these courses transferrable?

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at 866-354-1800.

[H3]

Is University of Phoenix accredited?

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

[H3]

Why do I need a bachelor’s degree to take graduate-level courses?

To make sure you’re prepared to take on our master’s courses, you need to complete a bachelor’s degree and meet all the prerequisites required before you enroll.

[H3]

Are there alternative payment options?

We offer payment options for those using military benefits.
Call (866) 354-1800 to speak to an enrollment representative about your payment options.

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Gabriel G. | Academic counselor
Serving students for 4 years

Need help? Call 866-354-1800 to speak to a University Representative.

Call (866) 354-1800

Start chatting now
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SUB-PAGE (https://phoenix.edu/cost-savings/) Cost Savings Explorer
[H1] Savings Explorer®
Explore ways to save with our Savings Explorer® tool — get the credit you deserve.
[H2] Let's get started.
Choose ALL the opportunities that apply to you and see how our students have saved. Must select at least one.
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[H3] I have college experience
Associate degree or eligible transfer credits from an accredited university or college.
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[H3] I have work experience
Relevant professional experience such as on-the-job training, licenses, and certificates.
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[H3] I have life experience
Includes experience such as parenting, interviewing, stress management, and more.
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[H3] I served in the US military
Apply eligible training you may have received while serving our country for college credit.
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[H3] I want to take tests for college credit
Passing scores on these exams may be applied as credit toward your undergraduate degree.
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[H3] I want self-paced alternative course providers
Team up with our learning providers to complete on-demand courses at your own pace.
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Already a student? Log in to MyPhoenix for ways to save.Interested in a master's program? Check out our master's savings opportunities to see how our master's students have saved on their degree.

[H2] Tuition cost per course

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships. Learn how to reduce cost.

Learn about cost of attendance

Undergrad

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Cost per credit
Credits per course
Resource fee

$398
x3
+ $170

Estimated cost per course

$1,364 / course

Find undergrad programs

Master's

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Cost per credit
Credits per course
Resource fee

$698
x3
+ $195

Estimated cost per course

$2,289 / course

Find master's programs

Doctoral

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Cost per credit
Credits per course
Resource fee

$810
x3
+ $205

Estimated cost per course

$2,635 / course

Find doctoral programs

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[H3] What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
Savings opportunities.  Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix.
Specific program costs.  Additional costs that may only apply to certain programs may be included such as background checks, health screenings or professional third-party exam fees.  Fees vary by program. Please check your selected program pages for a complete list of specific fees.

Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer®  tool.

Go to Savings Explorer®

Explore scholarships

Learn about cost of attendance
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SUB-PAGE (https://phoenix.edu/admissions.html) Admissions | University of Phoenix
Alumnus Zachariah B.
BSIT/ANT 2023

[H1] Admissions
No application fee — apply for free
No essay needed
No SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE required
No cost, risk free trial for eligible students

Apply now

Request info

Alumnus Zachariah B.
BSIT/ANT 2023

Apply now

Request info

[H2] View requirements

[H2] Complete your application in as little as 20 minutes

Check out our admission requirements and kickstart your academic journey with us today.

[H2] Steps to apply

Our guided online application process makes it simple to start your journey toward a certificate or degree. Here's how it works.

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[H2] How to enroll at the University of Phoenix

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Apply now

[H3] 1.    Set your goals
Explore over 100+ online programs and select the program that aligns with your career goals.

[H3] 2.    Get started on your application
Begin your application independently or with the support of an enrollment representative.

[H3] 3.    Share your educational background and work history
This information will help us determine if qualify for any time or cost-saving benefits for your degree.

[H3] 4.    Request your transcripts
In most cases, we can request your official transcripts from prior institutions on your behalf at no additional cost.

[H3] 5.    Create a financial plan
Work closely with an enrollment representative to develop a financial plan tailored towards your needs.

[H3] 6.    Complete your application
Based on the information you have shared, you will receive a personalized list of tasks you must complete to fully register.

[H2] Admission requirements

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[H3]

Associate requirements

[H4] Education
High school diploma

[H4] Citizenship
U.S. citizen/valid visa

[H4] English proficiency test
Non-native speakers only

[H4] Admissions eligibility
To be eligible for an associate degree program, you must meet the following criteria:

You are at least 18 years old
You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid visa if you’re living in the U.S.
You have an acceptable official high school diploma, state-sanctioned high school equivalency diploma, or foreign secondary school equivalent
You have not previously been expelled from a higher education institution
You will complete all required forms for admission, as well as submit official test scores and transcripts from all colleges and universities you've attended
Program-specific requirements
Depending on your program and state of residence, you may need to meet additional admission and/or work experience requirements beyond what is shown above. To find out if your desired program has any such additional requirements, please reach out to an enrollment representative or consult our academic catalog.

Explore associate programs

[H3]

Bachelor’s requirements

[H4] Education
High school diploma

[H4] Citizenship
U.S. citizen/valid visa

[H4] English proficiency test
Non-native speakers only

[H4] Admissions eligibility
To be eligible for a bachelor’s degree program, you must meet the following criteria:
You are at least 18 years old
You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid visa if you’re living in the U.S.
You have an acceptable official high school diploma, state-sanctioned high school equivalency diploma, or foreign secondary school equivalent
You have not previously been expelled from a higher education institution
You will complete all required forms for admission, as well as submit official test scores and transcripts from all colleges and universities you've attended
Program-specific requirements
Depending on your program and state of residence, you may need to meet additional admission and/or work experience requirements beyond what is shown above. You also may need access to an organizational environment. This will help you to apply the concepts you learn in our college level courses and achieve curriculum objectives. To find out if your desired program has any such additional requirements, please reach out to an enrollment representative or consult our academic catalog.

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[H3]

Master’s requirements

[H4] Education
Bachelor's degree

[H4] Citizenship
U.S. citizen/valid visa

[H4] English proficiency test
Non-native speakers only

[H4] Admissions eligibility
To be eligible for a master’s degree program, you must meet the following criteria:
You are at least 18 years old
You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid visa if you’re living in the U.S.
You have earned a bachelor's (or comparable undergraduate) degree from an approved, college or university with institutional accreditation, or hold a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States
You have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) shown on a bachelor's (or comparable undergraduate) degree posted transcript. Please note that some Master of Science in Nursing programs require a GPA of 3.0.
You have not previously been expelled from a higher education institution
You will complete all required forms for admission, as well as submit official test scores and transcripts from all colleges and universities you've attended
Program-specific requirements
Depending on your program and state of residence, you may need to meet additional admission and/or work experience requirements beyond what is shown above. You also may need access to an organizational environment. This will help you to apply the concepts you learn in our college level courses and achieve curriculum objectives. To find out if your desired program has any such additional requirements, please reach out to an enrollment representative or consult our academic catalog.
Note: Program-specific requirements differ between our traditional master’s programs and competency-based programs. Learn more about our competency-based programs.

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[H3]

Doctoral requirements

[H4] Education
Master's degree

[H4] Citizenship
U.S. citizen/valid visa

[H4] English proficiency test
Non-native speakers only

Admissions eligibility
To be eligible for a doctoral degree program, you must meet the following criteria:
You are at least 18 years old
You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid visa if you’re living in the U.S.
You have earned a graduate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent graduate degree earned at a recognized foreign institution
You have a minimum 3.0 GPA on graduate degree posted transcripts
You are currently employed or have a record of past employment or access to a work environment
You have a signed University hardware/software agreement
You have not previously been expelled from a higher education institution
You will complete all required forms for admission and submit an official graduate degree posted transcript
Program-specific requirements
Depending on your program and state of residence, you may need to meet additional admission and/or work experience requirements beyond what is shown above. You also may need access to an organizational environment. This will help you to apply the concepts you learn in our college level courses and achieve curriculum objectives. To find out if your desired program has any such additional requirements, please reach out to an enrollment representative or consult our academic catalog.

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[H3]

Certificate requirements

[H4] Education
Varies by certificate

[H4] Citizenship
U.S. citizen/valid visa

[H4] English proficiency test
Non-native speakers only

[H4] Admissions eligibility
To be eligible for a certificate program, you must meet the following criteria:
You are at least 18 years old
You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid visa if you’re living in the U.S.
You have an acceptable official high school diploma, state-sanctioned high school equivalency diploma, or foreign secondary school equivalent
You have not previously been expelled from a higher education institution
You must all required forms for admission, as well as submit official test scores and official transcripts from all colleges and universities you've attended
Program-specific requirements
Depending on your program and state of residence, you may need to meet additional admission and/or work experience requirements beyond what is shown above. You also may need access to an organizational environment. This will help you to apply the concepts you learn in our college level courses and achieve curriculum objectives. To find out if your desired program has any such additional requirements, please reach out to an enrollment representative or consult our academic catalog.

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[H3]

Individual course requirements

[H4] Education
Varies by course

[H4] Citizenship
U.S. citizen/valid visa

[H4] English proficiency test
Non-native speakers only

[H4] Admissions eligibility
To be eligible for our individual courses, you must meet the following criteria:
You are at least 18 years old
You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid visa if you’re living in the U.S.
You have an acceptable official high school diploma, state-sanctioned high school equivalency diploma, or foreign secondary school equivalent
You have not previously been expelled from a higher education institution
Course-specific requirements
Depending on your program and state of residence, you may need to meet additional admission and/or work experience requirements beyond what is shown above. You also may need access to an organizational environment. This will help you to apply the concepts you learn in our college level courses and achieve curriculum objectives. To find out if your desired program has any such additional requirements, please reach out to an enrollment representative or consult our academic catalog.

Explore individual courses

[H2] Ready to apply?

Apply now

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[H2] International admissions
In addition to our general admission requirements, there are a few additional qualifications you may need as an international applicant.

[H3]

Visa requirements

Are you a non-U.S. citizen currently living in the U.S.? Good news! You can still enroll at the University of Phoenix if you have a valid, acceptable visa. A valid visa not only allows you to attend school but also lets you maintain legal work in the United States. You may provide copies of your visa as acceptable documentation, but please be sure they are eligible.
When filling out your admissions application, you must include the visa type, date of issue and your country of citizenship. It's important to verify that your visa is current because we cannot accept expired visas.

[H3]

English proficiency tests

If you completed high school in a non-English speaking country, you can fulfill the English proficiency admissions requirement by passing one of the following exams within two years before enrolling.

English Proficiency Exam

Passing Scores

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL exam)

213 (Computer-based Test-cBT)
79 (Internet-based Test-iBT)
550 (Written-based test-wBT)

Test of English as an International Communication (TOEIC exam)[1]

750

International English Language Testing System (IELTS exam)[2]

6.5

Berlitz[3]

High B2 or a score of 70

Cambridge English Assessment
You must pass one of the five acceptable exams offered. No time frame required.

170

Duolingo English Exam

100

Pearson Test of English Academic

59

English proficiency tests are not required in the following cases:
You have previous earned a U.S. high school diploma or GED prior to applying for admission to University of Phoenix.
You have earned the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma in a country in which English is the official language.
You have earned the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma at an institution where English is the medium of instruction.
You have successfully completed the equivalent of 30 transferable, academic semester credits at a recognized college or university in a country in which English is the official language.
You have successfully completed the equivalent of 30 transferable, academic semester credits at a recognized institution where English is the sole medium of instruction. This can be verified by a CRS in Office of Admissions and Records through the International Handbook of Universities or on official letterhead sent directly from the institution to the campus.
You have successfully completed 30 transferable, academic semester credits at an approved, institutionally accredited college or university in the United States. 
You can also meet this requirement by successful completing the approved ESL series of courses at Canadian College of English Language (CCEL), International Language Schools of Canada (ILSC) or Kaplan.
You may connect with an enrollment representative  to learn more about this requirement.

1 TOEFL and TOEIC are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This website is not endorsed or approved by ETS.
2 IELTS is a registered trademark of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate on behalf of the chancellor, masters and scholars of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
3 Berlitz is a registered trademark of Berlitz Investment Corp.

[H3]

International transcripts

For international students living in the U.S.
If you have transcripts from a recognized international college or university, you can have them evaluated for transfer credits if one of the following statements is true:
You are a legal resident of the Uni
15000 chars
🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre flag (Trust & Proof)
117Review mentions (all pages)
6External proof links (all pages)
PageReviewsProof links
/ (home) 69 2
/online-courses.html 24 2
/cost-savings/ 0 0
/admissions.html 24 2
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps (Identity & Authority)
Homepage schema
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        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "CollegeOrUniversity",
        "name": "University of Phoenix",
        "alternateName": "UOPX",
        "url": "https://www.phoenix.edu/",
        "logo": "https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/img/uopx-logo.svg",
        "description": "Online degrees built around your reality — not the other way around. Flexible online classes with affordable tuition rates, one course at a time and career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.",
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            }
        ],
        "sameAs": [
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            "https://www.instagram.com/uopx/",
            "https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-phoenix/",
            "https://www.youtube.com/user/UniversityofPhoenix",
            "https://twitter.com/uopx",
            "https://www.tiktok.com/@uopx"
        ],
        "contactPoint": [
            {
                "@type": "ContactPoint",
                "telephone": "+1-844-937-8679",
                "contactType": "customer service"
            }
        ],
        "knowsAbout": [
            "Online Higher Education",
            "Adult Learning",
            "Career Development"
        ],
        "hasOfferCatalog": {
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            "name": "Online Education Programs",
            "itemListElement": [
                {
                    "@type": "Offer",
                    "itemOffered": {
                        "@type": "Service",
                        "name": "Online Associate Degrees",
                        "url": "https://www.phoenix.edu/online-associate-degrees.html",
                        "description": "Career-focused, online associate degree from University of Phoenix"
                    }
                },
                {
                    "@type": "Offer",
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                        "@type": "Service",
                        "name": "Online Bachelor's Degrees",
                        "url": "https://www.phoenix.edu/online-bachelors-degrees.html",
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                    }
                },
                {
                    "@type": "Offer",
                    "itemOffered": {
                        "@type": "Service",
                        "name": "Online Master's Degrees",
                        "url": "https://www.phoenix.edu/online-masters-degrees.html",
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                    }
                },
                {
                    "@type": "Offer",
                    "itemOffered": {
                        "@type": "Service",
                        "name": "Individual Online Courses",
                        "url": "https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses.html",
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                    }
                }
            ]
        }
    },
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "ItemList",
        "name": "Featured Podcasts",
        "itemListElement": [
            {
                "@type": "ListItem",
                "position": 1,
                "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFUWhj6iTHg",
                "name": "Empowering Women Through Health and Wellness | Ep 025"
            }
        ]
    }
]
/online-courses.html — no schema detected (entity gap)
/cost-savings/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/admissions.html
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "HowTo",
        "name": "How to Apply for an Online Degree Program",
        "description": "Follow these six steps to select your program, submit your application, and create a financial plan for your education.",
        "step": [
            {
                "@type": "HowToStep",
                "name": "Set your goals",
                "itemListElement": [
                    {
                        "@type": "HowToDirection",
                        "text": "Explore over 100+ online programs and select the program that aligns with your career goals."
                    }
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                "name": "Get started on your application",
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                        "text": "Begin your application independently or with the support of an enrollment representative."
                    }
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                "name": "Share your educational background and work history",
                "itemListElement": [
                    {
                        "@type": "HowToDirection",
                        "text": "This information will help us determine if you qualify for any time or cost-saving benefits for your degree."
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "@type": "HowToStep",
                "name": "Request your transcripts",
                "itemListElement": [
                    {
                        "@type": "HowToDirection",
                        "text": "In most cases, we can request your official transcripts from prior institutions on your behalf at no additional cost."
                    }
                ]
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            {
                "@type": "HowToStep",
                "name": "Create a financial plan",
                "itemListElement": [
                    {
                        "@type": "HowToDirection",
                        "text": "Work closely with an enrollment representative to develop a financial plan tailored towards your needs."
                    }
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                        "@type": "HowToDirection",
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                    }
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        "@type": "FAQPage",
        "mainEntity": [
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                "@type": "Question",
                "name": "What do you need to apply to the University of Phoenix?",
                "acceptedAnswer": {
                    "@type": "Answer",
                    "text": "We know the application process can be overwhelming, so we strive to simplify it for our applicants. To apply to University of Phoenix, you must complete our online application, meet our admission requirements and request your official transcripts from previous institutions. We may be able to request your transcripts on your behalf at no cost to you. We do not require essays, college entrance exams (SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE) or an application fee. Apply today or connect with one of our enrollment representatives who are ready to guide you through the process."
                }
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            {
                "@type": "Question",
                "name": "What admission requirements does the University of Phoenix look for?",
                "acceptedAnswer": {
                    "@type": "Answer",
                    "text": "Our admission requirements vary by degree level. Here are the criteria you must meet to be admitted to our undergraduate degree programs:\n\nYou are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid visa if you’re living in the U.S.\nYou have an acceptable official high school diploma, state-sanctioned high school equivalency diploma, or foreign secondary school equivalent\nYou have not previously been expelled from a higher education institution\nYou must complete all required forms for admission, as well as submit any official test scores and transcripts from all colleges and universities you've attended that are required\nDepending on your program and state of residence, you may need to meet additional admission and/or work experience requirements beyond what is shown above. You can reach out to an enrollment representative to get more information about program-specific details. Please note that international students may need to meet a few additional requirements. View our admission requirements to learn more. "
                }
            },
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                    "@type": "Answer",
                    "text": "We offer a variety of options for students with prior life, work, or military experience. Learn more about our college credit options and how you can reduce the overall cost of your education and earn your degree faster."
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Your Diagnosis

Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.

Information Density 0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence 0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof 0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint 0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority 0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score 0 / 100
💡 Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)

These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.

Information Density

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Semantic Alignment

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Trust & Proof

Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.

Commodity Fingerprint

Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.

Identity & Authority

Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.

Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.

B
BS Level
Education, Schools & Universities
38.5 Avg BS

Based on 816 businesses audited.

BS Detector

Education, Schools & Universities BS: University of Phoenix (phoenix.edu)

https://phoenix.edu 📍 Industry: Education, Schools & Universities
25 BS / 100

University of Phoenix operates as a high-output marketing engine that, surprisingly, backs its commercial claims with granular operational data and transparent pricing. The bullshit present is largely superficial, residing in the ‘inspirational’ headings rather than the core educational offering. It is a benchmark for how for-profit institutions can use high information density to mitigate commodity positioning.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
9
30% BS
Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
1
5% BS
Trust & Proof Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
5
25% BS
Commodity Fingerprint Detection of industry clichés/templates.
7
47% BS
Identity & Authority Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
3
20% BS

Update all alumni testimonials and survey data to post-2025 dates to avoid the ‘stale’ credibility penalty. Replace generic H2 headings like Save time and money with metric-driven headings like Save an average of 11K with transfer credits. Add external sameAs links to faculty profiles in the JSON-LD schema to bridge the authority gap. Provide direct outbound links to the HLC accreditation directory instead of just citing the URL.

The content perfectly aligns with the online higher education sector, specifically targeting the non-traditional adult learner demographic. The focus on transfer credits, accreditation (HLC), and career-relevant skills confirms its status as a large-scale online university.

“The score of 25 is primarily driven by the Commodity Fingerprint (7/15) and Information Density (9/30) pillars. The density of marketing cliches and generic 'Phoenix' branding offsets the excellent Semantic Coherence (1/20), where the site avoids almost all typical drift between marketing promises and actual service details.”

Verified Analysis Date: May 30, 2026 © 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
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