Discover Ashford University
Our Mission: To provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions and communities.
Balance your job with online coursework as you earn your Bachelor's or Master's degree. You'll find Ashford University®, founded in 1918, is an ideal choice for you whether you're a working adult or haven't yet completed your degree.
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Count on Ashford University to provide a high-quality degree program that is:
Affordable
Benefit from one of the lowest program costs available online.
Accelerated
Earn your degree in as few as 12-24 months. Classes are 5-6 weeks and are taken
one at a time. Plus, you can transfer up to 99 credits toward your Bachelor's
degree.
Convenient
Enjoy the flexibility of online courses...24 hours a day. Online classes are
asynchronous, so like email, you can login anytime to participate and post your
work in class.
Smart Track: Earn Master’s credits while completing your Bachelor’s degree!
Plan for your future while you earn your Bachelor’s degree at AU. If you’re considering continuing your education by also earning a Master’s degree, jump on the Smart Track!
Earn up to six Master’s credits that will apply toward your Bachelor’s degree and give you a head start on your Master’s. When you choose the Smart Track, your Master level credits will satisfy elective requirements in your Bachelor’s program. Now that’s smart.
Enhance your education with this unique opportunity to move ahead at an accelerated pace. You’ll find the Smart Track will allow you to:
- Accelerate your Master’s completion time by as much as 10 weeks
Save time and money when you take the Smart Track on the way to your Master’s. Talk to your Academic Advisor to find out how to move on to the Smart Track.
99 Credit Transfer
Put your college and community college credits to work at Ashford! When you enroll at Ashford, you can transfer up to 99 semester credits (148.5 quarter credits) to help fulfill your degree requirements. That means all your past hard work will not be wasted.
Ashford University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: ncahigherlearningcommission.org