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Strayer University-Maryland

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Suitland, Maryland, Strayer University-Maryland is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Strayer University-Maryland operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Strayer University-Maryland is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Strayer University-Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Strayer University-Maryland is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at Strayer University-Maryland is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Strayer University-Maryland do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,515

Cost of attendance at Strayer University-Maryland in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,515

Cost of attendance at Strayer University-Maryland in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $17,869

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Strayer University-Maryland students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Strayer University-Maryland students is 20.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 14.3%.

20.0%

Service Offerings

Strayer University-Maryland provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Strayer University-Maryland offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)