Enrollment in Degree Programs at U. of Phoenix Grows by 22% By JEFFREY BRAINARD
The University of Phoenix -- a national for-profit chain whose growth has been closely watched in higher education -- reported on Friday that enrollment in its degree programs rose by 22 percent over the past year, to 75,057 students.
The university, which has locations in 15 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, saw continued rapid growth in its online enrollment. That figure grew by 44.7 percent, to 13,779 students pursuing degree programs, according to the Apollo Group Inc., which operates the university. The corporation reported that the gains occurred from May 31, 1999, to May 31 of this year.
The University of Phoenix also reported growing enrollment at its campuses that were established before the 1995 fiscal year. That figure rose by 15.9 percent, to 60,541 students enrolled in degree programs as of May 31.
The Apollo Group also operates other institutions and educational programs, some of which do not offer academic degrees. Over all, the company reported that total enrollment in its degree-equivalent programs was 94,255 on May 31, an increase of 19.2 percent over the previous year.