Aspen University

Aspen University is primarily an online school. In fact, 65% of its undergraduates and 100% of its graduates study exclusively online, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. 

Aspen University may be considered a good school based on cost. College Scorecard reports that students with financial aid spend an average of $16,000 per year, which is nearly $3,000 less than the midpoint for other four year universities. 

Accreditation is another important consideration when determining the quality of a school. Aspen University is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and it's a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a nonprofit organization serving as a national advocate for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. All of Aspen University's programs have been reviewed and approved by DEAC.

Rest assured knowing that all schools featured on the OnlineU site are accredited.

Aspen University is best known for its online nursing programs. There are four online programs on offer, including two online bachelor's degrees and two online master's degrees. All coursework can be completed remotely without the need to visit campus. Keep in mind, the registered nursing degree requires students to already possess a nursing license to enroll.

College Scorecard does not offer data on alumni earnings from Aspen University. However, graduates of the online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration may be able to gain employment in administrative services and facilities management, where they can expect to earn a median annual salary of $99,300, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Graduates of the online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Studies may go on to become psychologists, where they can expect to earn a median annual salary of $81,000. 

Aspen University also has a high Salary Score of 98 out of 100 for its bachelor's programs. This is a proprietary metric from OnlineU that compares alumni salaries from different schools using the same degrees. Its master's degree score is much lower at 21 out of 100.

Students are accepted into Aspen University at a rate of 100%, according to College Scorecard. This means that the school operates an open admissions policy for any prospective students who meet its basic requirements, as listed below. 

GPA requirements should be among the first considerations for students when picking a college. Undergraduate students applying to college at Aspen University must have a 2.0 GPA to be considered for enrollment.  

The admissions requirements at Aspen University may vary depending on the individual program being applied for and its academic level. Online students applying for a bachelor's degree must complete the following steps:

• Fill out the Aspen University online application. 
• Submit a high school diploma or GED. (This process is waived for students with at least 15 college credits.)
• Submit official transcripts from any previous college credit earned.
• Submit high school transcripts showing at least a 2.0 GPA.