SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The
Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2004

APOLLO GROUP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Arizona	0-25232	86-0419443
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4615 East Elwood Street, Phoenix, Arizona	85040
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(480) 966-5394
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated August 12, 2004

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On August 12, 2004, Apollo Group, Inc. reported via press release that it will convert University of Phoenix Online common stock to Apollo Education Group Class A common stock. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 12, 2004	APOLLO GROUP, INC.
	By:	/s/ Kenda B. Gonzales
	Kenda B. Gonzales Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
	By:	/s/ Todd S. Nelson
	Todd S. Nelson CEO and Chairman

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated August 12, 2004