How long has University of Phoenix been established—and is it accredited?
University of Phoenix, founded in 1976, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The University began online operations in 1989 as one of the first accredited universities to provide college degree programs over the Internet. University of Phoenix is now the nation’s largest private university. Learn more about our Accreditations and Licensures, including accreditation of our Doctor of Management and Doctor of Business Administration programs by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
