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About Strayer University

Founded in 1892, Strayer University is a private, higher education institution which specializes in degree programs for working adults. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees at over 90 campuses in more than 20 U.S. states and online.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2025

    I am in process to file complaint against Strayer University which is nothing but scam. Worthless experience. Left nothing with debt. I have contacted the department of education which directed me to separate departments where I can file a complaint to investigate this so call school. Please contact me as I can provide application to file against this scammer who ever involved providing fake visa to overseas.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025

    I am in tremendous debt from going to Strayer University. They were not upfront and honest about what I would need to pay back. Now my tuition bill is 3 times higher than what I borrowed. That is crazy for a working person to pay back. Strayer needs to be more upfront about the cost. Would not recommend them to anyone due to the cost.

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      Reviewed Jan. 22, 2025

      This school is so unorganized, unprofessional and mediocre! I am beyond fed up, I'm going to transfer next term because every term it's an issue within every aspect! If you don't want to be stressed about finances and academics then go elsewhere because the tuition is honestly overpriced and not worth it! Lazy staff and rude representatives!

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      Reviewed Oct. 22, 2024

      I just graduated from Ultimate medical Academy with my certificate as a MA & my associate degree in health science. Never had any issues and I graduated almost 3 yrs ago. They still call me to make sure I have employment and it's genuine. I decided to continue my education by getting my bachelor's so I applied to Strayer. I spoke to so many different people I can't tell you who my career advisor is. I was assured that all my courses would be covered via my financial aid. The admin lady asked if I wanted to take two or three course and I affirmed that I wanted to take only what my aid would cover. She assured me of that.

      I finished my first semester and decided to take a break due to having two sons with Autism. They then send me a email threatening to sue me for $600 in tuition. My loans are paid off at my first school BTW and I owe nothing after one certification and a associate degree. Stay away from strayer!!! The instructors are not even helpful at strayer with their course material.

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      Reviewed Sept. 3, 2024

      This for-profit school is expensive, and the quality of education is poor. I graduated with a degree in Information Systems with a concentration in Web Development. When I began taking the Web Development courses, I found that they were taught using an application program called Microsoft Expression that did the coding for you. Here I am 11 years later with $100k in student debt and do not have a job in Web Development because no one wants to hire someone who doesn't know how to code websites.

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      Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

      I went to Strayer University and had three classes left and got hurt. I lost use of my right hand I was in physical therapy for 6 weeks. From the emergency room I submitted all documents and weekly was in touch with university. I was given a withdraw approval and out for one semester. When I went to go back they said I had to pay for the semester I withdrew. Lucky for me I kept all of my documentation and communication with the University. However they would not allow me to enroll in the current semester until this issue was resolved. In the middle of the semester they said that I was in fact correct and it had been waived.

      The following semester I went to enroll and they told me because I was out for two full semesters I had to come in under a new degree program. The new degree program meant that I had three additional classes which brought me up to a total of six classes left to take to get my degree. Being that would be Another semester added on I fought it all the way up to the top and it was refused even though I was out for two semesters because the school made a mistake! Needless to say I did not complete my degree with Strayer and I would not recommend anyone to go to this university!

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      Reviewed July 25, 2024

      Strayer University's MBA program has provided me with a solid foundation in business principles and management skills. While the university is well-known for its flexible learning options and accommodating approach for working adults, the overall notability and value of the degree can sometimes be seen as less competitive compared to other traditional or highly-ranked institutions. However, the practical knowledge and applied learning experiences have been beneficial in my career, despite the perceived lower prestige.

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      Reviewed April 30, 2024

      I have 2 degrees from Strayer and have earned 0.00 dollars in the marketplace. Don't waste your time like I did. I'm currently filing a complaint with the Department of Education and with my congressman. Of course the school is run by **.

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      Reviewed April 25, 2024

      So all the way to the first day of the semester there were issues with obtaining my transcripts. So they dropped me. The day the semester started they enrolled me. All the while I couldn't get any info on my financial aid. They couldn't tell me until they had my transcripts and I was officially enrolled. So the third day I finally get to see they had screwed me over majorly. No wonder they wouldn't show me my Pell Grant, my subsidized, or unsubsidized loans. I dropped Strayer at 1am immediately after I read that email. The promissory form I signed showed that the entire course would be covered... Lies... Let's fast forward to today. I get an email saying I owe them $300. They are trying to charge me a 10% fee for never attended the semester. They tried to hold my Pell Grant so I couldn't attend anywhere else. I've not looked to see if they received my Pell after dropping them before classes started. I'll come back to update as it plays out.

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      Reviewed April 16, 2024

      Horrible school. Don't waste your time, find another online school. They will give you the run around and you can't walk in or speak with anyone in person. I advice would be to enroll in a local University.

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      Strayer University author review by Jessica Render

      With more than 120 years of experience in higher education and learning, Strayer University has developed a highly respected reputation.

      • Regionally accredited: The same accrediting agency that is used by top schools like Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Temple also provides Strayer University's accreditation.

      • Online price calculator: With price being such a driving force in higher education enrollment decisions, the option to calculate the cost before enrollment is ideal.

      • Online application: You can fill out an application for enrollment online, so you don't need to spend hours on the phone answering questions before finding out if you are eligible.

      • Masters degree programs: For virtually every bachelor's degree program, there is a corresponding masters degree available at Strayer University.

      • Online chat service: If you have any questions when looking over the material, they offer 24/7 online chat to help you determine your eligibility and answer any questions you might have.

      by Jessica Render ConsumerAffairs Research Team

      As a member of the ConsumerAffairs research team, Jessica Render is dedicated to providing well-researched, valuable content designed to help consumers make informed purchase decisions they can feel confident making. She holds a degree in journalism from Oral Roberts University.

      Strayer University Company Information

      Company Name:
      Strayer University
      Year Founded:
      1892
      Address:
      2303 Dulles Station Blvd Mail stop 6E
      City:
      Herndon
      State/Province:
      VA
      Postal Code:
      20171
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.strayer.edu