About Ashford University
The Online Degrees You Need to Succeed
You may be closer than you think to the career of your dreams. You'll find Ashford University, founded in 1918, is an ideal choice for you as a working adult or someone with an uncompleted degree because Ashford is:
Affordable: Benefit from one of the lowest program costs online.
Accelerated: Earn your degree in less time than you think.
Convenient: Enjoy the flexibility of online courses…24 hours a day.
Choose an Associate, Bachelor's or Master's degree and reap the salary advancements and recognition that come with earning a degree. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's program to accelerate your path to completion. Find your perfect program in subjects including business, education, psychology, criminal justice, organizational management, and more.
Ashford University Services
You may be closer than you think to the career of your dreams. That's because at Ashford University, we accept up to 99 hours of transfer credits. You graduate faster, spend less on your education, and maximize your career potential. An enrollment advisor can help you choose a program that makes the best use of your existing credit hours. Whether you're looking to earn an associate, bachelor's or a master's degree, Ashford University has a program that is ideally suited for you.
Ashford University Learning Format
Enjoy the flexibility of online courses 24 hours a day.
As an online student with Ashford University, your online classes take place in Blackboard, Ashford University's online platform. Blackboard is an asynchronous environment, meaning that you can log in at any time at your convenience. You will communicate with your instructor and fellow students, read some assigned texts, post your assignments and comment on other students' assignments all through the Blackboard environment.
Ashford University Tuition/Financial Aid
You deserve a quality education at an affordable price. Make your investment in your education count when you attend Ashford University. You'll find one of our goals is to help you maximize your investment from initial fees through the entire financial process. Whether you use tuition reimbursement, cash, third party billing or financial aid, you'll have help every step of the way.
You will partner with a Financial Services Advisor to determine whether you can benefit from the various Financial Aid options offered. Financial Aid programs include the Federal Stafford Loan, the Federal PLUS Loan and in some cases, the Federal Pell Grant.
Ashford University Faculty
Ashford University's online degree programs are specifically designed for adult learners. You will have your own personal Academic Advisor who will support you through the entire process, and to whom you can direct your questions. You will find all your instructors very understanding, supportive, and easy to contact. And all students are automatically eligible for unlimited free tutoring and academic coaching.
Ashford University Accreditation
Ashford University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation by the commission provides assurance to prospective students that Ashford University has been found to meet the commission's stated requirements and criteria.