Grantham University Online

Highlights

• A 100% online, distance learning university founded in 1951
• Included in the Top 20 Military-Friendly Colleges & Institutions by Military Advanced Education
• Offers accelerated programs
• Military and professional training may qualify for college credits
• Classes begin weekly
• Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council

About the School

Established in 1951, Grantham University is an online school which provides a variety of graduate and undergraduate through its Mark Skousen School of Business, College of Arts & Science, and College of Engineering. In addition, military training, equivalency exams, challenge tests and ACE credit approved certification courses can be used to earn college credit.

Academic Programs

• College of Arts & Sciences – The numerous programs emphasize creative problem solving, independent judgment and the ability to write effectively. The college provides students the opportunity to take discipline-specific classes.
• Mark Skousen School of Business – The curriculums combine theoretical and applied courses. The textbooks utilized in the programs emphasize the Austrian School of economics, management and finance.
• College of Engineering – The programs emphasize hands-on learning as well as design and analysis. The curriculums include virtual laboratory courses which provide the latest in hardware and software utilized in technology fields.

Learning Options

• Provides classes which begin weekly
• Most courses are provided in a standard and an accelerated format
• The classes are completed in 8 weeks
• The accelerated courses are designed to be completed in less than 8 weeks

Faculty

The qualified instructors are available for personalized assistance through email and other forms of online communications. Telephone conferences are also available.

Student Life

The university typically has over 6,000 students. The school's web-based learning platform provides an opportunity for enrollees and faculty to interact.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Grantham University accepts applications throughout the year. Students can enroll as a degree candidate or on a class-by-class basis. Undergraduate students are required to take placement tests in English and mathematics although their are some exceptions. Applicants that are not native English speakers are required to show proficiency in the English language.

Grantham University has been approved by all the branches of the military for tuition assistance. The university offers military scholarships to qualified military personnel and their family members. The school also provides scholarships to emergency responders and scholarships and grants to federal government workers. Vocational Rehabilitation and various types of financial assistance are also provided.