University of Phoenix at Chicago is a private for-profit school with 795 students enrolled. This school is one of the 3 colleges located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Academic Offerings
Majors Offered
7
At University of Phoenix at Chicago you can earn your several-month certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.
University of Phoenix at Chicago implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 7 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at University of Phoenix at Chicago is a bit disappointing: 53:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$12,800
It is reasonably easy to be approved for a loan at University of Phoenix at Chicago, as 54% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $4,900.
Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, about $12,000 per year. The additional fees at University of Phoenix at Chicago beyond tuition are nearly $800; this totals $12,800 annually.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
This college accepts your credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
The undergraduate application fee at University of Phoenix at Chicago is $45.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; in addition, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not admitted to the school.
The graduate application fee is $45.00.
If you wish to receive more detailed information about enrolling to University of Phoenix at Chicago, call this school's general information office at (847) 413-1922.
Opportunities and Services
ROTC Available
No
University of Phoenix at Chicago offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.
At present there is no on-campus housing at University of Phoenix at Chicago.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
A
Based on the college crime information, University of Phoenix at Chicago appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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