Total Enrollment 46,835
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 107 : 1

Ashford University

http://www.ashford.edu
400 N Bluff Blvd, Clinton, Iowa 52733-2967
(563) 242-4023

The mission of Ashford University® is 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.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
 
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 563-242-4023
Admissions Office Email http://www.ashford.edu/requestinfo/
Admissions Office Address 400 North Bluff Blvd. Clinton, Iowa 52732
Admissions Transfer URL https://oap.ashford.edu/
Admissions Website http://www.ashford.edu/home/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://oap.ashford.edu/     Click here to request free info
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to Ashford University, you should have:

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Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 21
 
Ashford University Programs & Course Catalog
AA/Business Depending on the number of any applied transfer credits, you may be able to finish your degree program in as few as 9 months.. Plus, you can transfer your Associate's ...show more »

AA/Early Childhood Education Launch your education when you earn your Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University. Take the first steps toward qualifying for high-demand jobs in daycare, preschool, and ...show more »

BA/Accounting Earn a degree that adds up to success. With your Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree from Ashford University, you will develop necessary analytical, conceptual, and technical proficiency in accounting. ...show more »

BA/Applied Behavioral Science The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science is
a generalist degree with an interdisciplinary emphasis.
Providing a foundation from the social and behavioral
sciences, the degree program teaches students to utilize
critical thinking ...show more »

BA/Business Administration - No Concentration The BA in Business Administration will provide students
with the technical knowledge, critical thinking skills,
and the ability to communicate ideas in a collaborative environment. Graduates will be equipped with a practical
understanding ...show more »

BA/Business Economics The Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics links the
fields of economics and business to provide students
with an understanding of the theoretical and practical
approaches of economics while preparing graduates
for employment in ...show more »

BA/Business Information Systems The Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems
graduates are able to understand the interaction and
importance of information systems and information
sharing within a business or organization. Courses focus
on networking, e-business administration, ...show more »

BA/Child Development The Child Development major will focus on a
comprehensive study of children (infancy through
adolescence), and the family, cultural, peer, school and
neighborhood contexts that influence the development of
children. With an increasing attention ...show more »

BA/Communication Studies The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies major
is designed for students who seek career opportunities in
many fields: public relations, human resources, business
management, communications management, education,
public policy and administration, sociology, journalism,
and ...show more »

BA/Early Childhood Education Strengthen your education skills while enhancing your understanding of the many
aspects of children’s development and education when you earn your Bachelor of
Arts in Early Childhood Education online from Ashford University. ...show more »

BA/Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Care The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
major prepares students for a career in education. Upon
completion of coursework in childhood development,
curricula, and program development, students will be well
acquainted with the ...show more »

BA/Early Childhood Education Administration The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Administration prepares students for a career in early
childcare administration. Upon completion of coursework
in organizational behavior and management, childhood
development, and curricula and program administration,
students ...show more »

BA/Early Childhood Education Administration - Infant and Toddler Care The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Administration prepares students for a career in early
childcare administration. Upon completion of coursework
in organizational behavior and management, childhood
development, and curricula and program administration,
students ...show more »

BA/Education and Public Policy The Bachelor of Arts in Education and Public Policy
major will focus on a comprehensive study of the role
of policy and government in education. This program is
designed for students who have ...show more »

BA/English The Bachelor of Arts in English is a natural extension of
the existing English and Communication Degree currently
offered at the campus. This program will offer students
a disciplined study of literature and ...show more »

BA/English Language Learner Studies The Bachelor of Arts in English Language Learner Studies
major focuses on a comprehensive study of the broad
application of linguistics in addressing second language
learning needs. The program of study is designed ...show more »

BA/Entrepreneurship Business is inherently entrepreneurial in nature but the
skill set and knowledge required to be an entrepreneur are
different from those required of other business managers.
Ashford University’s Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship
curriculum ...show more »

BA/Environmental Studies The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies prepares
students as professionals and citizens of the world for
work in environmental careers. Environmental Studies
is an interdisciplinary program that instills in students
an ability to ...show more »

BA/Finance The Bachelor of Arts in Finance provides students with an
understanding of financial analysis, financial management,
and financial systems. It prepares students for employment
in a variety of business fields including credit manager,
trust ...show more »

BA/Health and Human Services The Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services is
an interdisciplinary degree program preparing students
to work in diverse entry level positions in health and
human services. Emphasis of the major is ...show more »

BA/Health and Human Services - Long-Term Care Management The Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services is
an interdisciplinary degree program preparing students
to work in diverse entry level positions in health and
human services. Emphasis of the major is ...show more »

BA/Health Care Administration The Health Care Administration major provides
foundational knowledge in health-related topics,
operations, and applications for those working in or
seeking careers in the rapidly growing healthcare
industry. The degree is characterized by an
interdisciplinary and ...show more »

BA/Health Care Administration - Long-Term Care Management The Health Care Administration major provides
foundational knowledge in health-related topics,
operations, and applications for those working in or
seeking careers in the rapidly growing healthcare
industry. The degree is characterized by an
interdisciplinary and ...show more »

BA/Health Care Studies - No Concentration The Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies is designed
to facilitate the attainment of a Bachelor’s degree for
individuals working in the health care system, as well as
learners desiring an entry ...show more »

BA/History In a world transformed by the powerful tides of
globalization, history provides an intellectual toolkit for
dealing with complex national and international realities.
Every aspect of the present is rooted in aspects of ...show more »

BA/Homeland Security and Emergency Management The Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and
Emergency Management provides students with a broad
view of homeland security, emergency management,
and preparedness at the federal, state, and local levels.
The program is designed ...show more »

BA/Human Resource Management The Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management
degree program is designed for students seeking to acquire
a concentration of human resource knowledge within a
broad base of business concepts. Students will explore
and ...show more »

BA/International Business Business is inherently international in nature and the
success or even survival of modern multinational
enterprises is largely dependent upon highly skilled
business professionals competent in international
business practices and strategies. The Bachelor of ...show more »

BA/Journalism and Mass Communication Turn your career into a search for truth when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication degree online from Ashford University. With the advancement of electronic ...show more »

BA/Operations Management and Analysis The Bachelor of Arts in Operations Management and
Analysis program prepares students to be operations
managers who possess the analytical, problem-solving,
and behavioral management skills needed to diagnose
problems, improve operating systems, and communicate
and ...show more »

BA/Organizational Management Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree from Ashford University and examine the human side of managing organizations. Learn to facilitate better communication, group behavior, decision-making, and human ...show more »

BA/Organizational Management - Human Resources Management Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree from Ashford University and examine the human side of managing organizations. Learn to facilitate better communication, group behavior, decision-making, and human ...show more »

BA/Organizational Management - No Concentration Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree from Ashford University and examine the human side of managing organizations. Learn to facilitate better communication, group behavior, decision-making, and human ...show more »

BA/Political Science and Government The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government
focuses on the systematic study of political institutions,
behavior, political parties, research methods, comparative
politics, and an emphasis on our national government.
Political Science is ...show more »

BA/Psychology Explore the depths of human behavior! Learn to understand human beings, their motivations, emotions, and thought processes by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Ashford University.

With your ...show more »

BA/Public Administration The Bachelor of Art in Public Administration is designed
for students who seek entry-level management careers
in government management at the federal, state, or local
level and nonprofit management. Students will receive a
solid ...show more »

BA/Public Relations and Marketing Graduates of the major in Public Relations and Marketing
will be able to develop an understanding and mastery of
marketing and public relations functions. Emphasis is on
creating a repertoire of communication skills ...show more »

BA/Public Relations and Marketing - Information Systems Graduates of the major in Public Relations and Marketing
will be able to develop an understanding and mastery of
marketing and public relations functions. Emphasis is on
creating a repertoire of communication skills ...show more »

BA/Public Relations and Marketing - International Management Graduates of the major in Public Relations and Marketing
will be able to develop an understanding and mastery of
marketing and public relations functions. Emphasis is on
creating a repertoire of communication skills ...show more »

BA/Public Relations and Marketing - Project Management Graduates of the major in Public Relations and Marketing
will be able to develop an understanding and mastery of
marketing and public relations functions. Emphasis is on
creating a repertoire of communication skills ...show more »

BA/Service Management The Bachelor of Arts in Service Management with
specializations program is designed to provide the
knowledge and skills to be effective in one of the fastest
growing sectors of the economy. The course ...show more »

BA/Service Management - Hospitality Enterprise The Bachelor of Arts in Service Management with
specializations program is designed to provide the
knowledge and skills to be effective in one of the fastest
growing sectors of the economy. The course ...show more »

BA/Service Management - Mass-market Retail Enterprise Management The Bachelor of Arts in Service Management with
specializations program is designed to provide the
knowledge and skills to be effective in one of the fastest
growing sectors of the economy. The course ...show more »

BA/Service Management - Non-Profit Enterprise The Bachelor of Arts in Service Management with
specializations program is designed to provide the
knowledge and skills to be effective in one of the fastest
growing sectors of the economy. The course ...show more »

BA/Service Management - Restaurant Enterprise Management The Bachelor of Arts in Service Management with
specializations program is designed to provide the
knowledge and skills to be effective in one of the fastest
growing sectors of the economy. The course ...show more »

BA/Social and Criminal Justice Discover your passion! Gain a broad-based approach to working with law enforcement and the criminal justice system when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice from ...show more »

BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Corrections Management Expand your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a
specialization in Corrections Management. Analyze the philosophies and laws of
punishment and sentencing as well as key Supreme Court ...show more »

BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Forensics Augment your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a
specialization in Forensics. Examine and understand principles of criminal liability
and the acts, mental state, and attendant circumstances that ...show more »

BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Enhance your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a
specialization in Homeland Security. Learn more about this significant element of
the 21st century and how to identify the ...show more »

BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Political Science and Government Learn about the complex inner workings of the United States government and the
global environment when you add a specialization in Political Science & Government
to your Bachelor of Arts in Social ...show more »

BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Security Management Supplement your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a
specialization in Security Management. Assess management theories and apply
concepts of planning, resources, and authority to security organizations as ...show more »

BA/Social Science - No Concentration The Social Science major offers students an opportunity
to focus their studies primarily in psychology, sociology,
history, and related social science fields. Online students
may have previous expertise recognized through a transfer
concentration. For ...show more »

BA/Sociology The BA in Sociology focuses on the study of human
beings in their social settings. Sociology majors study
topics such as social structures, various forms of social
interactions, racial and ethnic groups, and ...show more »

BA/Sports and Recreation Management The Sports and Recreation Management major helps
to prepare professionals for managerial positions
in the sports and recreation industry including
professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic
sports; sport/fitness clubs; sports/athletics equipment merchandising; public, private, and commercial
recreation ...show more »

BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Entrepreneurship The Sports and Recreation Management major helps
to prepare professionals for managerial positions
in the sports and recreation industry including
professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic
sports; sport/fitness clubs; sports/athletics equipment merchandising; public, private, and commercial
recreation ...show more »

BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Finance The Sports and Recreation Management major helps
to prepare professionals for managerial positions
in the sports and recreation industry including
professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic
sports; sport/fitness clubs; sports/athletics equipment merchandising; public, private, and commercial
recreation ...show more »

BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Information Systems The Sports and Recreation Management major helps
to prepare professionals for managerial positions
in the sports and recreation industry including
professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic
sports; sport/fitness clubs; sports/athletics equipment merchandising; public, private, and commercial
recreation ...show more »

BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Marketing The Sports and Recreation Management major helps
to prepare professionals for managerial positions
in the sports and recreation industry including
professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic
sports; sport/fitness clubs; sports/athletics equipment merchandising; public, private, and commercial
recreation ...show more »

BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Project Management The Sports and Recreation Management major helps
to prepare professionals for managerial positions
in the sports and recreation industry including
professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic
sports; sport/fitness clubs; sports/athletics equipment merchandising; public, private, and commercial
recreation ...show more »

BA/Supply Chain Management Provide for your future! With your Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management from Ashford University, you demonstrate your competence at managing the supply chain process.

Because of the complexity of ...show more »

MA/Education - Assessment & Measurement The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - Child Development The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - Culturally Responsive Education The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - Early Childhood Education The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - Education and Public Policy The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - English Language Learner The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - Higher Education The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - No Concentration The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - Special Education (non-licensure) The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Education - Teacher Leader The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of ...show more »

MA/Health Care Administration Prepare to be in high demand! When you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration degree from Ashford University, you prepare yourself to pursue a variety of health ...show more »

MA/Organizational Management - Global Management The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is
designed to develop professional competence in a world of
rapid and global change. This degree develops advanced
skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations
and ...show more »

MA/Organizational Management - Health Care Administration The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is
designed to develop professional competence in a world of
rapid and global change. This degree develops advanced
skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations
and ...show more »

MA/Organizational Management - Human Resources Management The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is
designed to develop professional competence in a world of
rapid and global change. This degree develops advanced
skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations
and ...show more »

MA/Organizational Management - No Concentration The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is
designed to develop professional competence in a world of
rapid and global change. This degree develops advanced
skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations
and ...show more »

MA/Organizational Management - Organizational Leadership The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is
designed to develop professional competence in a world of
rapid and global change. This degree develops advanced
skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations
and ...show more »

MA/Organizational Management - Project Management The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is
designed to develop professional competence in a world of
rapid and global change. This degree develops advanced
skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations
and ...show more »

MA/Organizational Management - Public Administration The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is
designed to develop professional competence in a world of
rapid and global change. This degree develops advanced
skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations
and ...show more »

MA/Organizational Management - Supply Chain Management The Master of Arts in Organizational Management is
designed to develop professional competence in a world of
rapid and global change. This degree develops advanced
skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations
and ...show more »

MA/Teaching and Learning with Technology The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with
Technology promotes the knowledge, skills, and behaviors
necessary for educational practitioners to incorporate
technology, tools, and instructional systems in a variety
of learning environments. This ...show more »

Master of Public Administration The Master of Public Administration is designed for
students with a baccalaureate degree in any academic
discipline who seek careers in government management
at the federal, state, or local level and in non-profit
management. ...show more »

MBA - Business Economics In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Entrepreneurship In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Environmental Management Integrate sustainable business strategies into your education. With your Environmental Management specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will learn to meet the challenges of energy, economics, ...show more »

MBA - Finance In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Global Management In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Healthcare Administration The Bachelor in Health Care Administration is designed to meet the learning needs of health care professionals and others in the acquisition of foundational knowledge in health-related topics, operations, and ...show more »

MBA - Human Resources Management In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Information Systems In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Marketing In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - No Concentration In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Organizational Leadership In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Project Management In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Public Administration In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

MBA - Supply Chain Management In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree ...show more »

AA/Military Studies Promote yourself and your career ? earn your Associate of Arts in Military Studies from Ashford University. If you seek to advance in your military career, this entry-level degree program ...show more »

BA/Instructional Design This program is designed for students interested in online education, learning technology, text book design, and curriculum development. You will apply universal design principles to instruction, analyze research and trends ...show more »

BA/Law Enforcement Administration Put your career in order. With your Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration from Ashford University, you will build leadership skills and evaluate guidelines for policing today?s communities. Law ...show more »

BA/Liberal Arts See the big picture with your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Ashford University. Embark on a broad-based course of study that allows you to explore a variety of ...show more »

BA - Education Studies

BS - Social Science

B.S. in Child Development

B.S. in Applied Linguistics

BA in Environmental Studies

B.S. in Forensics

B.A. in Health Informatics

B.A. in History

B.S. in Hospitality Mgmt

B.S. in Organizational Psychology

BS in Library Science

BA in Political Science

B.S. in Real Estate

B.S. in Restaurant Mgmt

 
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Rahul Vijh on August 25, 2011 said:

I Have a BBA from Northwood University Florida. I am interested in taking accounting courses so I can take CPA exam

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