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Strayer University Online

Highlights

  • Provides real–world education
  • College credit for previous work and life experience and for education and equivalency exams
  • Military friendly school
  • Training and educational experience from the military may earn college credit
  • Provides accelerated courses online and on–campus
  • Tutoring is available for many introductory courses
  • Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Overview

Strayer University was established in 1892 and now has more than 70 campuses throughout southern and eastern United States, as well as a robust catalog of online programs. Online students can enroll in diploma, certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in an array of subjects, including business administration, accounting, education, criminal justice, public administration, information technology, and health services administration. Strayer is a military friendly school offering flexibility and tuition assistance to veterans, active servicemembers, and families, as well as branch–specific benefits through GoArmyEd, NCDLP, AU–ABC, and GEM.

Strayer University Accreditation, Tuition, & Admissions

Accreditation

Strayer University is regionally accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Programmatic accreditation for select Strayer University programs is provided by the following:

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • National Security Agency’s (NSA) Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) and Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Review Committee (IACE)
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) of the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Tuition

  • Undergraduate: $1,465 per course
  • Graduate: $1,665 to $4,000 per course

Admissions

Below are the basic requirements for admission. Specific requirements may vary by program.

Undergraduate

  • Completed application form and enrollment argeement
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid identification

Graduate

  • Completed application form and enrollment argeement
  • provide proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0; official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
  • Valid identification

Transfer Students

  • Meet requirements for undergraduate or graduate admissions
  • Please provide sealed transcripts from former school

Military Students

  • Meet requirements for undergraduate or graduate admissions
  • Official military transcripts
  • JST Form (Request Official Joint Services Transcript)
  • DD Form 295 (active servicemembers) certified by an authorized officer and the designee, or a DD Form 214 (non-active servicemembers)
  • SOC agreement (if applicable)

International Students

  • Completed Student Application for Admission
  • Completed I-20 Application
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of financial support
  • Completed emergency contact information form
  • Valid passport
  • $300 tuition deposit (Will be credited towards first quarter tuition and fees. Refundable only if visa is denied at Consulate or basis of admission is denied)
  • Undergraduate students: proof of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate students: Proof of completion of a U.S. baccalaureate degree, or approved equivalent
  • Transfer students:
    – Completed F-1 Transfer Request Form
    – I-20 from all previously attended schools
    – I-94 form
    – Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
    – U.S. Visa
    – Any previous EAD cards
    – Verification letter from the Designated School Official stating current status

Other Statistics

  • Student Population: 31,000
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 30–35 to 1
  • Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: N/A
  • Founded: 1892

School Profile

  • Accreditation: Regional; Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 55.6%
  • Required Standardized Test(s): None
  • Public/Private: Private, For-Profit
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Graduation Rate: 20.2%
  • Cost Per Course:
    – Undergraduate: $1,465 per course
    – Graduate: $1,665 to $4,000 per course
  • Athletics: None
  • Mascot: None
  • Colors: Maroon and White
  • Address: 2303 Dulles Station Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171
  • Phone Number: (703) 561-1600

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