For-profit university offering flexible online and campus-based degrees for working adults since 1892.
Strayer University offers undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs designed for working adults. Core disciplines include 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 programs 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 complete their entire degree online.
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 composed of working professionals; the majority work full-time while pursuing their degrees. Approximately one-quarter of students receive tuition assistance from employers. The university has partnerships with approximately 300 Fortune 1000 companies and offers employer-sponsored education programs.
Undergraduate admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduate applicants (excluding Executive MBA) must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50, and provide official transcripts. Jack Welch Executive MBA applicants must have 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 (3% in Arkansas to 26% in 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 collectively hold approximately $8 billion in student loan debt, the fifth-largest among U.S. colleges. The university has faced criticism regarding low graduation rates and high student loan default rates relative to enrollment.