Ashford University Online

Technology changes everything®

Highlights

• The Ashford Military Grant and other benefits focus on helping active servicemembers, veterans, and thier families earn their degree
• Tools and technology to make coursework, materials, and resources more accessible
• Ashford alumni network provides on-going career services, networking, and support

Overview

Ashford University strives to make earning a college degree a real possibility by having school come to the student. Ashford University is where higher education meets technology. Ashford students can earn their degree online while accessing information and interacting with fellow students from anywhere they can take their smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Students experience a new way of learning through the innovative online experience at Ashford University. Students can pursue the the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree they’ve always wanted. Ashford students are never alone. Each student has a team at Ashford that includes advisors, faculty members, mentors, writing consultants, librarians, career services specialists, and more. Students get the support they need to be successful in earning their degree.

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

I love the online experience. Not only is my advisor with me whenever I need them, where as in a traditional school, it's only when they need you or whenever you have an appointment, but if they miss my call, they get back to me right away. Which is so nice, because the only time I ever truely call someone is if I desperately need them. The other great thing that happened to me while attending online classes was, before I started this program, Ashford University allowed me to get on a mock portal so I could get familiar with the layout of their classes, and learn about how to access all the things I would need to know later on. It helped me transition into my classes without a headache or confusion.

— Brittany, C., BA in Psychology, Ashford University

Ashford University Accreditation, Tuition, & Admissions

Accreditation

Ashford University is regionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC is a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Tuition

• Undergraduate: $485 per credit
• Master’s: $635 – $705 per credit
• Doctoral: $1,082 per credit

The Ashford Military Grant provides reduced tuition for active servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

Ashford Military Grant Tuition

• Undergraduate: $250 per credit
• Master’s: $635 – $705 per credit
• Doctoral: $920 per credit

Admissions

To be admitted into an online program at Ashford, students must meet three levels of admission requirements: Conditional, Provisional, and Full.

Conditional

The Conditional period allows students to determine whether Ashford is a good fit for them, risk free, by helping to ensure they are familiar with what will be required of them as a student. During this period, the following will be required, depending on degree level (please note, this is not an exhaustive list of requirements):

• Undergraduate:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Access to a computer and an Internet connection that meet the minimum computer and technology skills
  • Be at least 22 years of age
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and study in English
• Master’s:
  • Meet all requirements listed for Undergraduate
  • Possess a Bachelor’s or post–graduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution
• Doctoral:
  • Meet all requirements listed for Undergraduate
  • Possess a Master’s or Doctoral degree with a minimum graduate-level cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution

Provisional

To be provisionally admitted to a program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Undergraduate:
  • Complete the Student Success Orientation (if required)
  • By day 6 of week 3, students must attain a cumulative minimum grade of C–
  • Attend week 4 of the first course
• Graduate:
  • Attend beyond week 3 of the first course

Full

To be fully admitted to a program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Undergraduate:
  • Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores (if required)
• Master’s:
  • Submit official trascripts showing a Bachelor’s or post–graduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution
  • Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores (if required)
• Doctoral:
  • Submit official transcripts showing a Master’s or Doctoral degree with a minimum graduate-level cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution
  • Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores (if required)

Additional requirements may need to be met for specific programs, as well as for transferring students and international students.

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

One positive experience I have related to attending online college is when I received my first "A". I knew I could do it, but to actually see an "A" in my grades after being out of school for so long is a great feeling.

— Shamika, C., BA in Human Services, Ashford University

Other Statistics

• Student Population: 36,453
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 88%
• Founded: 2005

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional; WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
• Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 26%
• Required Standardized Test(s): None
• Public/Private: Private, For-Profit
• Acceptance Rate: 100%
• Graduation Rate: 49%
• Cost Per Credit:
  • Undergraduate: $485 per credit
  • Master’s: $635 – $705 per credit
  • Doctoral: $1,082 per credit
• Athletics: NAIA Division II
• Mascot: Saint Bernard named Champ
• Colors: Purple & Gold
• Address: 8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard, San Diego, California 92123
• Phone Number: (866) 711-1700

Last Updated: February 23, 2018