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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of Institution: Aspen University Inc.
Address: 501 South Cherry St., Suite 350, Denver,
CO 80246
Year Founded: 1987
First Accredited: 1993
Next Scheduled Review: 2008
Accreditation(s) and Agency E-mail Contact Information:
Distance Education and Training Courcil (DETC). http://www.detc.org/contacUs.html
State Approval and E-mail Contact Information:
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Colleges/privateaccredited.asp
Participation in Funding Programs: (G.I. Bill, DANTES,
Ohio Workforce)
MISSION & DESCRIPTION
Institution Mission Statement:
The mission of Aspen University is to become an institution
of choice for adult learners by offering cost-effective,
comprehensive, and relevant online education. Our interdisciplinary
approach fosters theoretical and practical knowledge as
well as critical thinking skills significant to the work
environment.
Description of Institution: Aspen University was
an early pioneer in online education. In fact Aspen was
the first University to offer an accredited, 100% online
MBA. Since then Aspen University has taught over 4000 students,
bringing classes to learners via the internet. We now offer
online programs in information and technology management,
information systems, business, project management, criminal
justice and nursing. Aspen University has, and will continue
to make key strategic moves that allow it to refine its
educational services and keep pace with industry changes.
Student Demographic Profile: Working adult professionals
in business, technology, nursing, and criminal justice.
Programs: Master of Science in Information Management,
Master of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science
in Information Systems, Master of Education, Master of Science
in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of
Business Administration-Project Management emphasis, and
Master of Business Administration-Information Management
emphasis, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration (degree completion),
and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Also Graduate Certificate Programs in Project Management,
Information Systems Management, and various Information
Technology Certificates.
Aspen University is also a Global Charter Education Provider
for the Project Management Institute (PMI). Aspen's Project
Management Program has been reviewed and approved by the
PMI (www.pmi.org)
and prepares the student to take the Project Management
Professional (PMP®) Certification exam, if desired.
The PMP® credential is the project management profession's
most recognized and respected certification credential.
Individuals must qualify to sit for the PMP® Certification
examination. Existing PMPs may also take select courses
to fulfil their Professional Development Unit (PDU) requirements
to maintain PMP status.
Average Program Tuition/Cost per credit hour:
- Graduate Programs/courses: $300 per credit hour
- Undergraduate Programs/courses: $250 per credit
hour
SUCCESS INDICATORS
Average Course Completion Rate for Students: 79%
Percentage of Students Surveyed Who Responded that they
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• Achieved their learning goals: 96%
• Would recommend the institution to a friend: 98%
• Were satisfied with their studies: 98%
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