Private for-profit university offering distance and blended learning across healthcare, business, and technology since 1886.
American National University offers a comprehensive range of career-oriented programs including master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diploma programs, and certificate programs. The university specializes in healthcare, business, computer science, and paralegal fields. Programs are delivered through distance education and blended learning formats, with hybrid courses available for international residency requirements. No ACT/SAT scores are required for admission.
The university operates multiple campuses across three states: Salem and Nashville in Virginia/Tennessee (ANU of Virginia), and Pikeville and Louisville in Kentucky (ANU of Kentucky). The Pikeville campus hosts hybrid courses for the associate of nursing degree program. Students have access to online learning through eUniversity, a writing center, library services, and the Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society. The university also provides housing assistance and English as a Second Language programs for international students.
American National University accepts transfer students and offers admission pathways for international students through the Students and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The university provides multiple scholarships and grants including the Workforce Development Grant (up to $7,500/year), Blue Ribbon Grant for military personnel (up to $18,000/year), and additional grants through business partnerships and fast-track programs. Military and veterans benefits are available, and the institution participates in FAFSA and federal financial aid programs.
ANU of Virginia is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), while ANU of Kentucky is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Both institutions are members of the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). In 2020, Medical Assistant Advice ranked ANU's medical assisting programs #3 in Virginia and #11 in Kentucky. In 2024, Research.com recognized ANU's business degree programs as among the Best Business Degrees in America.