Barrington University

Mobile, AL

From the Barrington Web site:

Barrington University is not accredited by any of the regional accrediting organizations in the United States. Accreditation is a voluntary process and is not a requirement by the Department of Education to grant degrees.

Rebecca of arvada, CO October 22, 2009

I had a trust account that was only to pay for an accredited college or university and now I am finding out I took 3 years of classes and spent over $5000 dollars to find out that this wasn't even a real college? I want my money back. I cannot use my degree nor can I continue my education since I don't have a college degree.

Melanie of Radcliff, KY February 20, 2009

I enrolled with Barrington in 2002 and have e-mails from their personnel and my advisor Lara indicating they were accredited in the United States, the same as any other University. I completed half of my coursework and found out that they are in fact, not accredited in the US. I lost over $3,000 after tuition and books paid by my employer, that I had to pay back when it was learned that they were not accredited.

Loss of money and time! I wish I could have sued for the return of my money. It's basically been flushed down the toilet and I have no legitimate education to show for it!

A of Frankfort, KY July 21, 2008

Barrington University offers course instruction for varying degrees to both undergraduate and graduate students. The complaints I have read about this university are mostly unwarranted. As a student, I received individualized attention from my professors and had on-going correspondence with each of them. Similar to other virtual-learning degree programs, Barrington requires students to be self-motivated and persistent in their actions. I felt Barrington's curriculum provided me with ample instruction and course content. When compared to in-state degree curriculum, Barrington's course content is similar in form. The virtual learning environment, whether at Barrington or any other university, is not a medium for students who are not self-motivated and expect the university to provide something for nothing. I would recommend Barrington University, if not for a degree than at least for personal enrichment.

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