For-Profit Higher Education
Companies offering for-profit higher education in the iGaming industry — 1 listed.
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
The University of Phoenix (UoPX) is a private for-profit university headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a pioneer in online education for working adults. Founded in 1976 by economist John Sperling and attorney John D. Murphy, the university has grown to serve approximately 78,900 students as of 2024, with the majority enrolled in fully online programs. It is owned by Phoenix Education Partners and publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker PXE. Over the past decade, UoPX has undergone a major transformation, improving student retention and graduation rates, expanding into skills-based career services, and forming partnerships with technology providers such as OpenAI. The university offers accredited programs from associate to doctoral levels, with a focus on business, healthcare, information technology, and education. Despite its decline from a peak enrollment of over 470,000 in 2010, it remains a significant player in the adult-education market. In 2025, the University of Arkansas System confirmed it was in talks about a potential acquisition of the institution.