Welcome to Strayer University
We fit your life.
Strayer University offers students a quality education that's affordable, convenient, and supportive. Our flexible academic programs make it possible for you to earn your associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree on your schedule, without interrupting your personal or professional life.
Established in 1892, Strayer University was designed to meet the educational needs of working adult students. To do this, we offer flexible class formats that allow you to balance a college education with your other responsibilities. Our programs include accounting, business, information systems, management, public administration, health services administration, and education
When you enroll at Strayer University, you'll join 36,000 working adult students who attend classes at more than 55 campuses or online. These students benefit from Strayer University's dedicated team of admissions officers, student account representatives, academic advisors, and technical support staff, who provide you with the guidance and support you need to ensure your educational success.
Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Strayer University can help you achieve your goals.
The value of a degree or certification is only as high as the standards of the university that confers it. For over 115 years, Strayer University has been dedicated to ensuring the quality of our instructors and curricula, while also providing the tools and support necessary for you to achieve your goals.
- Accommodating Class Schedules. Day and evening classes are available seven days a week at a campus near your home or work. Also, you can attend classes online at the time and place of your choosing using our synchronous (real time) and/or asynchronous (any time) class formats. Our quarter system makes it possible for you to take more courses in a year than the traditional semester system, which means you can earn your degree faster than you might expect.
- Qualified Faculty, Contemporary Curriculum. Since our founding, Strayer University has consistently worked to achieve the highest standards when it comes to the quality of our instructors and curriculum. Our professors bring relevant theoretical and practical knowledge to the classroom that you can put to use immediately on the job.
- Student Support. Our faculty advisors will help you design the appropriate plan to achieve your objectives and career goals. In addition, our Business Office can provide information about financing options for eligible students.
- Work/Life Learning Credit. Strayer University offers college credit for your previous work and life experience, education, and equivalency exams. These qualifying credits may apply toward the completion of your degree.
- Career Development Assistance. Career information, job referrals, and résumé assistance are available to students on an individual basis.
Education for the way you live and learn.
Strayer University understands that our students' schedules are demanding. That's why we offer three educational formats to make getting to class more practical: campus, online synchronous, and online asynchronous. All three formats are designed to provide a quality education in the most convenient way possible.
Participate in dynamic classes on campus. Working students can learn in the traditional classroom setting at the times that fit their schedule. Day and evening classes are offered seven days a week at a campus near your home or office. There are more than 55 campuses in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Online synchronous format. Synchronous classes meet online on the same day and time every week. With this format, you'll hear live audio from the professor, supported by a "virtual blackboard." You can also use real-time text messaging to ask questions or interact with your professor and classmates.
Online asynchronous format. Online asynchronous classes provide the maximum scheduling flexibility, allowing you to attend class any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With this format, you'll access recorded audio lectures, video presentations, and other instructional materials via the Internet. You'll also participate in online discussions via chat, which permit more interaction among classmates and the professor.
Investing in your future.
Strayer University's Business Office can provide information regarding financing options for eligible students, as well as other sources of assistance such as Federal grants and loans, private loans, payment plans, and scholarships. Continuing your education may be more affordable than you think.
- Federal Grants and Loans. Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Federal grants do not have to be repaid and Federal loans are available that offer funds at a reduced interest rate or with deferred payment.
- Active-Duty Military Scholarship. Strayer University is a GoArmyEd and Air University ABC School, and a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges. Under our scholarship program, active duty GoArmyEd students will be responsible for $0 per class for all undergraduate courses and $375 per class for all graduate courses. All other active duty servicemembers will be responsible for $0 per class for up to 2 undergraduate courses per quarter, and will receive a significant tuition discount on additional undergraduate and all graduate courses.
- Veterans Educational Benefits. Veterans Educational Benefits are available for eligible programs at the University. Strayer University remains in contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs so that we can advise you about current requirements and regulations.
- The Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship. The Bailey Family Foundation, founded in 1996 by Strayer University past President Ron K. Bailey, offers scholarship programs to high school seniors as well as current college students of any age with demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need. A limited number of these scholarships are reserved for Strayer University students.
- Employer Tuition Assistance. Many companies provide tuition benefits to their employees in the form of either direct payment to the school or reimbursing tuition expenses directly to the employee/student. Please check with your company's Human Resources or Training and Education department for more information about the education benefits available to you.
- Private Loans. Low cost, private loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students. These loans can also fill the financial gap not covered by federal student aid programs.
The education you need to succeed.
When you invest time and money in your education, you want quality and value. At Strayer University, we offer the highest caliber of education, in proven educational formats. By continuously updating and expanding our curricula, we ensure that our students are well-prepared to excel in today's dynamic workplace.
Below is a list of our academic programs.*
