Ashford University offers online Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees through its Center for External Studies. The Ashford University campus is located in Clinton, Iowa. The campus covers 24 acres of land and is only a half mile from the Mississippi River. Known buildings on campus include St. Clare Hall and Durgin Educational Center. The University has 15 sports teams and they proudly wear the purple and gold school colors. Ashford University offers a wonderful choice for online studies. Students can earn their degree while keeping their job. Ashford allows students to transfer up to 99 approved credits, letting them graduate as quickly as 12 months.
Key Statistics
• Founded – 1819
• Type – Private, Non-Profit
• President - Jane McAuliffe
• Application fee - $0
• Tuition - $451 per semester hour, with special tuition programs for military members and their families. A complete financial aid department is available to help with tuition options.
Top Degrees Offered
Some of the associate degrees offered at Ashford University are Business (many different areas), Early Childhood Education and Military Studies. Popular bachelor degrees offered are Accounting, Business Administration, IT, and many more. They also offer many master degrees including many different specialized areas of Education, Organizational Management and Business Administration. A master's degree is also offered in Healthcare Administration.
Accreditation
Ashford University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In September of 2010, the school started the process of seeking accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
