University of Phoenix-Iowa

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,540

18.2% growth from 2015

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2016 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

University of Phoenix-Iowa is a higher education institution located in Polk County, IA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Phoenix-Iowa were General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees awarded), General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (2 degrees), and Accounting & Business Management (1 degrees).

In 2016, 9 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Phoenix-Iowa. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-Iowa is $12,540, which is $−1,960 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-Iowa is $12,540

In 2016, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Phoenix-Iowa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,540

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-Iowa was $12,540.

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Phoenix-Iowa (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of University of Phoenix-Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of Phoenix-Iowa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 3.61% with respect to 2015, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Phoenix-Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Phoenix-Iowa was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Phoenix-Iowa had a total enrollment of 4 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-Iowa is 4 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Iowa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-Iowa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25% White.

Students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Iowa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Phoenix-Iowa in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-Iowa is 4 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Iowa are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Phoenix-Iowa (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2013 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Phoenix-Iowa was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), University of Phoenix-Iowa had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Phoenix-Iowa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

White

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-Iowa is 25% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (50%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2016, 3 more women than men received degrees from University of Phoenix-Iowa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Phoenix-Iowa is white (5 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Phoenix-Iowa is General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees awarded), followed by General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (2 degrees) and Accounting & Business Management (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Iowa are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Iowa are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Iowa are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Phoenix-Iowa.

Most Common (2016)

General Business Administration & Management
5 degree-majors awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
2 degree-majors awarded
Accounting & Business Management
1 degree-majors awarded

In 2016, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Phoenix-Iowa was General Business Administration & Management with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Phoenix-Iowa according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 3 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Iowa, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Phoenix-Iowa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 3 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Iowa in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 3 degrees were awarded to women at University of Phoenix-Iowa in General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2015 at University of Phoenix-Iowa is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

White

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)

5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Phoenix-Iowa is white (5 degrees awarded).

44.4% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

White Male
3 degrees awarded
White Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Phoenix-Iowa is white male (3 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2 degrees).

Operations

University of Phoenix-Iowa employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Phoenix-Iowa are Male No academic rank (3), and Female No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Iowa is Sales and related, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$112k

2016 Salaries

50.6%

decline from 2015

In 2016, University of Phoenix-Iowa paid a median of $112k in salaries, a 50.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2013, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Iowa was No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Iowa was Sales and related with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2013)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2013, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Iowa was Male No academic rank with 3 employees, and Female No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Phoenix-Iowa.

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