Why Kaplan University?
Kaplan University offers a broad selection of programs that address the career goals of working adults from a variety of professional disciplines. Our emphasis is on real-world knowledge and skill development, and we offer programs from which students learn concepts and techniques they can use to take control of their professional destinies. Our courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skill you need to move to the next level in your career plan.
Kaplan University gives you the control to schedule your education. There are no job interruptions, travel expenses or hours spent searching the campus map. You can go to class anytime, anywhere 24/7. The flexibility and dynamic interaction of online education at Kaplan University also allows for innovative web-based learning opportunities via message boards, online readings, academic exercises and web field trips.
Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework -up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.* The undergraduate tuition rate has been reduced up to 55 percent for active-duty servicemembers and reservists. For veterans, the undergraduate tuition rate is reduced up to 38 percent. Reductions are also offered for graduate programs and active-duty military spouses. Kaplan University is regionally accredited† and offers more than 180 online degree and certificate programs. In addition, the University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, and has signed the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding (DoD MOU) governing military tuition assistance and veterans benefits.
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The HLC website is located at www.ncahlc.org. If you have questions about our accreditation, call 954.515.3296, option 4.
For additional approvals and accreditations: http://cedarrapids.kaplanuniversity.edu/Pages/Accreditation.aspx
*See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
†Please see our website for additional information about programmatic and institutional accreditation.