ASHFORD UNIVERSITY
Ashford University (AU) is defining the modern college experience by combining the
heritage of a traditional campus with the flexibility and effectiveness of online learning.
The University provides a vibrant learning community where high quality programs
and leading-edge technology create a dynamic, immersive and stimulating learning
experience. The University offers practical and progressive associate’s, bachelor’s and
master’s degree programs online, as well as bachelor’s degree programs at its Clinton,
Iowa, campus. Ashford University – where heritage meets innovation.
HISTORY
EDUCATION
AU was founded in 1918 by the Sisters of St.
Francis in Clinton, Iowa. Originally named
Mount St. Clare College, it was intended to
serve the higher education needs for residents
of Clinton and the surrounding areas. In 2005,
Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a higher education
company, acquired the institution (then named
The Franciscan University of the Prairies) and
changed its name to Ashford University.
AU is defining the modern college experience by
offering a vibrant learning community deeply rooted
in tradition. By combining leading-edge technology
with degree programs tailored for the on-campus
traditional student, as well as for the working adult
student learning online, AU is making high quality
education more accessible and engaging to a diverse
range of individuals. Students may transfer up to
90 approved credits to AU, allowing students to
achieve their educational and career goals faster. In
2013, AU and Forbes Media announced an alliance
between the University’s School of Business and a
subsidiary of the global media company. Ashford’s
College of Business and Professional Studies is now
known as the Forbes School of Business.
TECHNOLOGY CHANGES EVERYTHING SM
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UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE
• AU is part of the Bridgepoint Education university system which, as of March 31, 2015 had a total
student enrollment of 55,322 students. This system also includes University of the Rockies, located in
Colorado.
• As of December 31, 2014, total ground/campus student enrollment for AU was 619 students.
• AU students come from all 50 states, as well as from the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, and various Department of Defense sites overseas.
• AU maintains limited class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio to ensure personalized, one-onone attention for all of its students.
CAMPUS
Location: AU is located in Clinton,
Iowa, a scenic small town between
Chicago, Ill. and Des Moines, Iowa.
Amenities:
The 24-acre campus
features seven major buildings
designed to meet students’ academic,
athletic, and social needs. The library
houses a multitude of volumes,
periodicals, and learning materials,
with easy access to online databases.
AU’s Flavian Achievement Center
provides students with individual
attention in those areas of study
where they are experiencing difficulty.
Professional staff and peer tutors offer
these services at no additional charge
to students.
Recreation: There are 9 varsity intercollegiate athletics teams ranging from basketball to volleyball
and more than 30 on-campus student organizations.
Enrollment: AU’s online degree programs can be accessed by visiting the official website at www.
ashford.edu.
Service: Online students may log in to their classes anytime, 24-hours a day. Student Advisors provide
expert assistance via email and phone to ensure all students receive the same education benefits as their
campus counterparts.
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