For-profit university offering flexible online and campus-based degrees for working adults since 1892.
Strayer University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed for working adults. Programs span accounting, business administration, criminal justice, education, health services administration, human resource management, information technology, and public administration. The university acquired the Jack Welch Management Institute in 2011, which offers executive MBA degrees and certificates. In 2017, Strayer's RN-to-BSN nursing program earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. More than half of students take all courses online, with entire bachelor's and master's programs available via the internet.
Strayer operates 35 physical campuses across 14 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., with an additional international location in Auckland, New Zealand. The student body is predominantly women (74%) and people of color (76%), with an average age of 34. The majority of students work full-time while pursuing their degrees. Strayer has partnerships with approximately 300 Fortune 1000 companies and offers tuition assistance programs through employers including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Undergraduate admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduate degree applicants (excluding Executive MBA) must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50, and official transcripts. Jack Welch Executive MBA applicants need a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a U.S. accredited bachelor's degree, and 5 years of professional experience. Associate degrees from partner schools transfer in full toward bachelor's degrees.
According to the College Scorecard, Strayer's 8-year graduation rates vary significantly by campus, ranging from 3% (Arkansas) to 26% (Virginia). The 5-year federal student loan default rate is 31%, with average debt repayment after five years at -6%. Brookings Institution research indicates Strayer students hold approximately $8 billion in collective student loan debt, the fifth-largest among U.S. colleges and universities. Many students receive federal financial aid, with the U.S. government accounting for approximately 85% of Strayer's revenue as of 2010.