The Facts about the University of Phoenix
The recent Sunday New York Times story by Sam Dillon regarding University of Phoenix (“Troubles Grow for a University Built on Profits”) is symptomatic of a prevailing bias against non-traditional higher education. The story is ridden with factual errors and misrepresentations. Here are the facts:
* University of Phoenix is the largest institution of higher learning in the U.S., serving approximately 300,000 students through its more than 250 campuses and learning centers across the country.
* University of Phoenix is dedicated to providing access to higher education for working students, many of whom are single parents or first-generation college students. These students require flexible learning options, such as online classes and alternate schedules, and access to intensive support services including academic counseling, tutorial services and 24-7 technical support.
* Today, only 27 percent of all college students can be classified as “traditional” – that is, living on campus, attending full-time and being supported by parents.
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