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Diversity, equity and inclusion at University of Phoenix
Respecting and appreciating our individual uniqueness is important. That’s why we’ve built a university for every kind of student. Our ever-evolving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) efforts help ensure our entire community feels a sense of belonging with us.
Our student body
Our students are remarkable anecdotally. Here’s who they are statistically based on the 2023 Academic Annual Report.
Total degree enrollment
80,000
60.6%
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report as ethnic minorities
60.4%
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are first-generation college students
78.1%
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are employed while in school
63.5%
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have dependents
Demographics
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ALUMNUS JAHMAR ROBINSON
1:1 student support
Jahmar had a support team available up to 14 hours a day, five days a week. Our academic counselors are with you every step of the way and have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students. [1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
“I knew I needed a university who would have my back, the way my family always does.”
Jahmar Robinson
BSCPSS 2021