Argosy University is a private, for-profit institution that educates students through 19 campuses and online. Now owned by the Education Management Corporation, Argosy was formed from the union of American School of Professional Psychology, the University of Sarasota, and the Medical Institute of Minnesota. Evening and weekend course options are provided in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Hawaii, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orange County, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Sarasota, Schaumburg, Seattle, Tampa, Twin Cities, and Washington D.C.
Key Statistics
• Founded – 2001
• Type – Private
• Undergraduate students Fall 2007 – 9,490
• Graduate/ professional students Fall 2007 – 2,072
• Average class size - 16
• Fall 2009 Acceptance rate - 62%
• Application fee - $50
• 2009 - 2010 Tuition and Fees - $18,732 undergraduate, $26,946 graduate
Top Degrees Offered
Argosy offers doctoral, masters, bachelors, and associate degrees. Students may choose from a variety of majors, including psychology, education, business, accounting, technology, health sciences, liberal arts, and criminal justice. Programs vary by campus.
Accreditation
Each Argosy University degree is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). Various degree programs are accredited by professional societies, such as the American Psychological Association, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, Commission on Dental Accreditation, and American Veterinary Medical Association.
Famous Alumni
Notable Argosy alumni include Dr. Randall C. Blevins, Sonja Fisher, Melissa Hammel, Mary McBean, Dr. Timothy McNiff, Dr. Cecelia Owens, Dr. Orlando Rivero, Dr. Micky M. Sharma, and Audrey Qween Wicks.
