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A primary mission of University of Phoenix is helping working adults achieve their academic goals as efficiently as possible.  Most students attend one class session and one team meeting per week, and graduate in only 2 to 3 years.

With 150 locations in 30 states and online programs via the Internet, the school is now the largest private university in the United States. Accounting, administration, business, counseling, criminal justice, education, human services and management are among the undergraduate and graduate degrees offered.

Undergraduate Admission Overview

To enter undergraduate programs, applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED. Also, applicants entering with less than 24 transferable credits must also have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 (if applying within 24 months of high school graduation) and either be currently employed, or have one year full time work experience (plus access to an organizational environment that allows application of the concepts taught).

Applicants must submit test scores and transcripts from colleges, universities and/or high schools attended. Prior coursework from accredited associate degrees, or credit earned through national testing programs may be considered for academic credit. Professional training and military service may also be considered for academic credit.

Graduate Admission Overview

To enter graduate programs at University of Phoenix, applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5. 

Applicants must have at least three years of significant full-time degree related work experience, and be employed. If not currently employed, applicants must have access to an organizational environment that allows application of the concepts taught. Applicants must submit test scores and transcripts from colleges or universities attended.

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