Founded in 1918, Ashford has provided quality education to thousands of students. As an online student, you'll benefit from the expertise and diversity found at Ashford University.

Mission Statement

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.

Purposes:

• To foster a vigorous, diverse learning environment shaped by contemporary awareness, intellectual inquiry, and a shared search for truth in which students gain knowledge and build skills and values useful in their personal and career development.
• To cultivate student-centered learning at all levels, supported by technological resources and led by qualified faculty and staff who are guided by contemporary scholarship and professional practice.
• To promote the development of foundational values relevant to leadership in the 21st century: self-worth, creativity, interdependence, service, integrity, and effectiveness.
• To foster intellectual and personal growth, sensitivity to diversity and human dignity, effective and responsible leadership, environmental responsibility, and lifelong learning.
• To provide a traditional liberal arts college experience, accelerated external-degree programs for adult learners, and relevant graduate programs.
• To place priority upon institutional effectiveness, excellent value, affordability, responsive student services, accountable administrative processes, continuous assessment of student learning, and curriculum improvement to assure quality in a rapidly changing culture and demonstrate innovative leadership in higher education.
• To maintain operational, financial, and strategic strength to ensure the future of Ashford University. 

Ashford University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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