Amberton University

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Amberton University is located in Garland, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1971. Formerly, this university was an extension campus of Abilene Christian University and was situated in Mesquite, Texas. The garland campus spreads over an area of approximately five acres. Students of the university can obtain bachelor and master degrees and certifications in different fields of study including business administration, managerial science, family studies, information systems and technologies, and human resources and communication management. Distance learning opportunities are also available at the university.

Amberton University hosts several student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. The student body includes an impressive number of international students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Undenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management and therapy and counseling.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Schools of business and management.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,562 in 2009-2010 (1,043 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 29% of enrolled students and graduate students are 71%.

Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 46% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

Amberton offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Fields Other Than Education And Business).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (150 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services

LIBERAL ARTS (23 awarded)

• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (104 awarded)

• Counseling Psychology