Strayer University was founded as Strayer’s Business College in 1892. It started out as a small school in Maryland and has now expanded to the size it is today. Strayer University specializes in providing degrees and certificate programs in the fields of accounting, business, criminal justice, economics, information systems, management, public administration, health services administration and education. Courses are offered through the University’s 17 campuses across the United States, as well as through online learning.
Strayer University offers online Master’s Degrees, online Executive Graduate certificates, online Bachelor of Science degrees, online Bachelor of Business degrees, online Associate in Arts degrees and online undergraduate diplomas and certificates. A full listing of the available online programs can be viewed through the Strayer University website.
Admission requirements at Strayer University vary. Applicants for the online undergraduate programs must have a high school diploma or it’s US equivalent. Those applying for online graduate programs need to present more documents and meet more stringent requirements. A comprehensive listing of Strayer’s online undergraduate, online graduate and online certificate courses can be requested from the University’s admissions officer.
Tuition fees for online courses range from $1,590.00 per course for undergraduate full-time students to $2,175.00 per course for full time graduate level students. Financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships are available to eligible students. Queries relating to the cost of online education and the financial aid options available can be directed to the Financial Aid office.
Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Middle States Commission is recognized by the US Secretary of Education as well as the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.