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 a competitive MBA or 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, criminal justice, information systems, management, public administration, health services administration, and education.
When you enroll at Strayer University, you'll join 44,000 working adult students who attend classes at more than 65 campuses or online. These students benefit from Strayer University's dedicated team of admissions and student services officers, academic advisors, and technical support staff, who provide you with the guidance and support you need to ensure your educational success.
Strayer University can help you achieve your goals.
Strayer University offers accelerated programs on campus and online, taught by qualified faculty, with a flexible schedule that will fit your busy life. In addition, Strayer University provides the highest level of student support. From enrollment through graduation and beyond, we're dedicated to your success.
- Flexible Class Schedules. Attend online classes any time you choose, or attend day and evening classes at a nearby campus. 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.
- Graduate Faster. Strayer University's quarter system makes it possible for you to take more courses in a year than the traditional semester system, so you can graduate faster.
- Real-world education. Acquire a valuable education in Business, Public Administration, Information Technology, Management, Health Services Administration, Education, Criminal Justice and more.
- 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. Tutoring is also available for many introductory-level courses.
- Work/Life Learning Credit. Strayer University offers college credit for your previous work and life experience, education and equivalency exams.
- Career Development Assistance. Career information, job referrals, and résumé assistance are available to students on an individual basis.
- Financial Aid Advising. Financial advisors will help you understand your financing options, including grants, scholarships, federal and private loans, payment plans, and more.
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.
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 65 campuses in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
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 have the option to participate in real time chats, which permit more interaction among the students.
Strayer University ranks high among military students.
We proudly welcome military students who have served and/or are currently serving our country. Our online classes provide the utmost flexibility, so you can balance your educational goals with the demands military service places on your time.
Our business office personnel will guide you through the financial and administrative side of your education, so you can focus your attention on earning the degree you need while you are in the armed forces.
We are pleased to offer scholarships and educational opportunities to active military servicemembers and educational benefits to our nation's veterans.
Receive Credit for Your Military Experience
It is possible that your military service has earned you the equivalent of college credit. Through training, military course work, or occupation, your experience in the military may be counted toward your undergraduate or graduate degree program at Strayer University.
Your admissions officer will assist you with requesting your official transcript and/or other acceptable documentation from your military branch.
Financial Support
Investing in your future.
Numerous types of financing options are available to those who qualify, including:
- 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 supplements the military tuition assistance program to offer 100% tuition coverage for undergraduate tuition, and a majority of graduate tuition. Strayer University is a GoArmyEd, NCPDLP, and an Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative School.
- 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 who attend Strayer University. Please check with your Human Resources department to learn more.
- 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.
