University of Phoenix 

Facts about The University of Phoenix

Motto: Thinking Ahead  

Established: 1976  

Type: Private, For-profit  

Faculty: 20,000+  

Staff: 12,000+  

Undergraduates: 220,000+  

Postgraduates: 60,000+  

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA  

Campus: Urban  

Locations: 204 campuses & learning centers

UniversityofPhoenix

The University of Phoenix (UPX) is a for-profit educational institution that specializes in adult education. The largest private university in North America, it has an enrollment of more than 345,300 students. The school was founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling and is owned by the Apollo Group, Inc. The university has more than 200 campuses offering more than 100 degree programs at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in various fields of study. 

The university has campuses and learning centers in 40 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Chile, and the Netherlands. While the school specializes in online programs, the campuses offer additional programs and services. Online students are also able to utilize tutoring/social centers which can also be used for social and student learning interactions. The first center opened in 2007 in Plano, Tex. University of Phenix.