100%

Acceptance Rate

$3,551

Avg.Financial Aid

001459

FAFSA Code

Strayer University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.strayer.edu/virginia/arlington
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    5,520

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    No

Dr. S. Irving Strayer opened the doors of Strayer’s Business College in Baltimore, Md., in 1892 and is a private for-profit type institution He was joined in this endeavor by Thomas W. Donoho.

The institution quickly became popular and, in 1904, Dr. Strayer and Mr. Donoho opened a second location in Washington, D.C. With the passage of federal income tax laws in 1913 and the resulting growth in the accounting field, the Washington branch of Strayer’s Business College assumed a leading role in graduating qualified professionals.

Initially, the university was known as ‘Strayer's Business College’, and later changed to ‘Strayer College’. The university got its current name in the year 1998 after it was granted the university status. The is an online accredited university especially created for working professionals.

By 2011, the Jack Welch Management Institute became a part of Strayer University to offer executive education programs based on the leadership principles of Jack Welch, the former chairman and chief executive officer of General Electric.

It became an on-campus university in the year 1892 and since then it has expanded and now it has around 78 campuses around the United States. Strayer University Acceptance rate is 100% and has a GPA requirement is 2.75 on the scale of 4.

  • The main campus has over 6,247 students enrolled in the university which includes 1,791 full-time and 4,456 part-time students with the student-faculty ratio is 42:1.

  • Notable Alumni are Gen. Robert Magnus (retired Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps), Charles Mann(businessman and former NFL football player) and many more.

Online Education at Strayer University

The online programs were started for the convenience of the students in the university and was designed keeping in mind the schedule and time limitations for the working professionals. The university uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, such as deploying Irving as a virtual assistant for helping the students.

All synchronous and asynchronous classes are conducted online. During the scheduled class periods offered synchronously, each class member accesses the University’s learning management system and is online in a conversational mode with the instructor and other class members. In this mode, the students have presented lectures, case studies, discussion questions, and problems; they interact with the instructor and other class members.  

Students in synchronous classes must meet during the posted time in order to post attendance.

Students are able to contact their instructor outside the scheduled online sessions by telephone, or by scheduling personal meetings. A constant academic dialogue is maintained as students submit their assignments throughout the quarter and receive feedback from the instructor.

Students taking classes online must meet the same admission and financial aid requirements must observe the same policies and procedures and have the same access to student services and activities as those students taking classes in the traditional classroom environment.

  • The degrees and online programs offered by the university are flexible in nature, 24/7 accessible, and the programs are accredited. The university allows the convenience of transfer of credits.

  • The university offers 22 online programs across various majors like Accounting, Business Management, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Information Technology.

For more info on Tuition and Fees


Reviews

Some of the reviews about the university are given below-

  • It is a great school. The faculty and staff are exceptional. Facilities always respond to any questions/concerns that are raised by students in a timely and professional manner.

  • The classes are great and the programs offered by the university are pretty good and industry-oriented. The online programs are good and the structure is flexible which is good for working professionals. The university is determined to help its students in every way possible, thus it provides various services and facilities to the students such as e-library, financial aid, and many more.

  • Strayer university is just ideal because it is able to help students reach their professional goals! The professors have real-world knowledge and experiences. They use effective teaching methods able to spark an interesting discussion online. Besides, the free success and tutoring coach helps students to follow their individualized plan in order to complete the degree successfully.

Location & Contact

Address

2121 15th Street N

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a university plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right university. It helps them assess the university's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Strayer University-Virginia does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    100%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    None

Strayer University Admission Requirements 

Strayer University seeks students who have a desire for education in the fields of business, accounting, criminal justice, education, health care administration, human resource management, management, information systems and information technology, public administration or nursing. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in the recruitment and admission of students, access to student financial assistance, and other student services and activities.

A student who wishes to take selected courses for personal and/or professional improvement may apply as a non-degree seeking student with an undeclared major at the undergraduate or graduate level. Every effort will be made to accommodate such students subject to prerequisites and enrollment limitations.

For Undergraduate Programs

  • Completion of an online application form and enrollment agreement.

  • Completion of high school or its equivalent.

  • Official transcripts.

  • Government-issued photo ID.


For Graduate Programs

  • Completion of an online application form and enrollment agreement.

  • Completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.

  • Official transcripts.

  • Government-issued photo ID.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $24,328

  • Average Annual Cost

    $13,185

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    N/A

  • Other Fees

    $195

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    N/A

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    N/A

Total One Year Cost

N/A

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to SUV are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $28,284. Also, this cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($13,515), books and supplies ($1,350), and budget for other expenses ($2,502). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

37:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

33%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

39%

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

75%

Male Professors

25%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business/Commerce, General

    560 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    118 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    94 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    86 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    60 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    25 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    11 Graduates

  • Marketing

    3 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    60 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    25 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    11 Graduates

  • Marketing

    3 Graduates

  • Economics

    2 Graduates

  • International Business

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

4,124

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

43%

Full-time / Part-time

23% / 77%

Students Gender

Male

37%

US National: 44%

Female

63%

US National: 56%

Race/Ethnicity

White

27%

Unknown

3%

Black

52%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

0%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

10%

Out Of State

90%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

N/A

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

No

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

N/A

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The university believes in offering quality training to all the students and doesn't appreciate instructive disparities. Students originating from various ethnic foundations like Latin, Caucasian, Black, American Indian, and a lot more are invited to the school. There are around 33% male and 67% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$33,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$45,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$26,654 - $41,042

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$277 - $426

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

17%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,551

Students Receiving Federal Grants

17%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,551

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$2,841

The university stands at the forefront when it comes to helping the students regarding the finances required to complete the courses offered. There are several types of financial aid offered to students such as grants, scholarships, and loans.

Other sources of financial assistance are often available. Some of these include Veterans benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation benefits, and employer sponsorships. A student should research all possible sources of financial aid.

The FAFSA form must be filled by the students to apply for various financial aids. Strayer University Federal school code is 001459. Contact the university for more information on Financial Aid provided. The Strayer University Financial Aid office number is 877-445-7180

  • The Federal Aids consists of grants like Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Pell Grant, and loans like Direct PLUS Loan, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan.

  • The Institutional Aids consists of grants like Law Enforcement Tuition Assistance Program and Scholarship like Legacy Scholarships.

  • Military aid like Post 9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation, Yellow Ribbon Program and many more.

  • State aid includes grants like Pennsylvania State Grant Program and Florida Grants Program.

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