Students are offered a diverse number of degree programs along with an excellent faculty and student support system.
The online degrees are convenient for those who wish to pursue their higher education while continuing with their jobs and other responsibilities.
Online learning platforms such as the Student Centre, Writing Centre in Moodle, and other such resources ar
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Private, For-Profit
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Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
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Website
www.americansentinel.eduStudent Population Number of Students attending College
2,674
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
No
American Sentinel University was founded by Dr. Richard Oliver along with his wife, Mary Adams in February 2006. The university is a private for-profit institution. The university was founded with the amalgamation of three nationally accredited institutions which are American Graduate School of Management (Denver, Colo.), Sentinel University (Denver, Colo.) and the American College of Computer and Information Sciences (Birmingham, Ala.).
Located in Aurora, Colorado, American Sentinel University is a pioneer when it comes to distance education; it is among the first complete online institutions in the nation.
It has a student-faculty ratio of 20:1.
There are a total of 2,598 students enrolled in various programs at the institution.
It has a graduation rate of more than 80% in its Bachelor’s degree program.
Students are offered a diverse number of degree programs along with an excellent faculty and student support system.
The online degrees are convenient for those who wish to pursue their higher education while continuing with their jobs and other responsibilities.
Online learning platforms such as the Student Centre, Writing Centre in Moodle, and other such resources are provided to the students in order to make the education easier.
For more info on Tuition and Fees
The U.S. News has ranked the 'Online Graduate Nursing programs' among the top 10 Best Overall Engagement.
The university has impressive enrolment and student support.
The university has a career center and post-graduation services that are helpful.
Good prospects for a Doctorate in business are present.
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. When it comes to the ranking of a university or any educational institution, the more information a student has, the better. The ranking of a university helps a student in many ways. It helps them overcome the confusion of which university/college is good for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student assesses their chosen university on various factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it is to be noted that American Sentinel University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these two publications.
Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
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Application Fee
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Accept Common App
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Step 1: Applicants can submit an application online or fill a paper copy and send it via post to the university. Along with the application, applicants are required to submit their resume/ curriculum vitae/statement of professional accomplishment and goals.
Step 2: Applicant’s associate degree transcripts must be sent to American Sentinel University by the granting institution.
Step 3: Applicants must submit a copy of their registered nurse license (It must be active and unencumbered)
Step 4: These are the following requirements
Applicants must have a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550+ if it is written or online TOEFL score of 215+
Applicants must have an IELTS (An International English Language Test) score of at least 5.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for graduate
Applicants must have a verification of certification in an English proficiency program.
Note: This step is to be followed by applicants whose first language is not English or by those who do not possess an undergraduate degree from an institution where all the subjects were taught in English.
Applicants who are registered nurse in the US but have been educated outside the United States will need to be certified by Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and they will have to clear a licensure examination conducted by NCLEX-RN in order to be considered for admission.
Step 1: Applicants can present the application on the web or round out a paper duplicate. They'll have to present their resume/curriculum vitae/articulation of expert achievements and objectives
Step 2: Submit proof of a degree. Transcripts must be sent straightforwardly to American Sentinel University by the conceding organization.
Step 3: Apply for exchange credits. On the off chance that the candidate wishes to get credits for courses or degrees from establishments outside the United States or Canada, their transcripts must be assessed and ensured by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services part association. Make sure to ask for that the report is sent specifically to American Sentinel University. Contingent upon the program, candidates with outside degrees should ask for a general report or an extended report.
Step 4: If the candidate's first dialect is not English and they don't have a college degree from an organization where all courses were instructed in English, they'll have to submit one of the following:A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of no less than 550 (composed form) or 80 (online).
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of no less than 550 (composed form) or 80 (online).An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of no less than 5.0 for undergrad and 6.5 for graduates, or confirmation of affirmation in an English capability program.
An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of no less than 5.0 for undergrad and 6.5 for graduates, or confirmation of affirmation in an English capability program.
Step 1: Applicants can submit their form online or fill a paper copy. Applicants are required to submit their resume/curriculum vitae/statement of professional accomplishments and goals.
Step 2: The granting institutions must send a copy of the applicants BSN transcripts to American Sentinel University. Candidates applying to the RN to MSN need to submit a copy of their ASN transcript.
Step 3: Applicants are required to submit a copy of their registered nurse license (the license must be active and unencumbered)
Step 4: Applicants are advised to apply for transfer credits. For applicants who have done courses or degrees from institutions outside the United States, have to get their transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization and this report has to be directly sent to American Sentinel University.
Step 5: These are the requirements
Applicants must have a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550+ in the event that it is composed or online TOEFL score of 215+
Applicants must have an IELTS (An International English Language Test) score of no less than 5.0 for undergrad and 6.5 for graduate
Applicants must have a check of accreditation in an English capability program.
Note: This step is to be followed by candidates whose first dialect is not English or by the individuals who don't have a college degree from an establishment where every one of the subjects was instructed in English.
Step 1: Candidates can submit their application or they can send in a paper copy, along with this application, the applicant’s resume/curriculum vitae/statement of professional accomplishments and goals must be submitted.
Step 2: A copy of the active and unencumbered registered nurse license must be submitted.
Step 3: The applicant’s granting institution must send evidence of the applicant’s master’s degree to American Sentinel University.
Step 1: Candidates can either fill a paper copy or submit their application online along with their resume or curriculum vitae or statement of professional accomplishments and goals
Step 2: Applicants must submit their transcripts but they are not eligible to receive transfer credits. The transcripts are solely for evidence purposes. Candidates who have done their courses outside USA or Canada need to get their transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization for a particular amount of fee, and this must be sent directly to American Sentinel University.
Step 3: Candidates whose first language is not English or candidates who did not study all their courses in English for their undergraduate degree must meet the following requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of no less than 550 (composed variant) or 215 (PC form).
International English Language Test (IELTS) score of no less than 5.0 for undergrad and 6.5 for graduates.
Or a verified certificate in an English proficiency program.
A completed application form
A resume/curriculum vitae/list of professional accomplishments
1) If the applicant has been educated in the USA and holds a US RN license, he/she must submit the following
A copy of the applicant’s US RN license which is active and unencumbered.
The applicant’s official transcripts must be sent to American Sentinel University directly from the granting institutions. The applicant should have received their education from a school of nursing, hospital or should have an associate degree in nursing program which has been accredited by a recognized agency or the US Department of Education.
2) If the applicant has received education outside the USA but holds a US RN license, he/she must submit the following
A copy of the applicant’s US RN license, this license must be active and unencumbered.
NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member organization or an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) must grant a certificate to the applicant stating that the education received by the applicant is on par with the education provided by any US nursing school.
Applicants who wish to receive transfer credits from an institution outside the US must have their NACES and CGFNS evaluation approved and this report must be submitted at the time of evaluation.
3) If the applicant has received education outside the USA and does not hold a US RN license, he/she must submit the following
The applicant must submit a Validation of Licensure Report as evidence to prove that they are legitimately approved to practice as a nurse in the area in which they work. American Sentinel University accepts reports given by CGFNS.
Applicants must get an Academic Report stating that the education received by them is of the same level of the education provided by any nursing institution in the USA, this report can be provided to them by NACES or CGFNS.
To receive transfer credits from an institution outside the United States, the applicant must get their NACES/CGFNS evaluation approved and submit this report at the time of evaluation.
An application that has been completely filled.
Applicant’s resume/CV/list of professional accomplishments.
1) Applicants who have received education within the US and hold US RN License must present the following
A copy of the applicant’s US RN license that is active and unencumbered.
The applicant’s nursing education must be bachelors of science nursing degree with at least 2.0 GPA out of 4.0. These transcripts must be sent directly to American Sentinel University from the granting institutions.
2) Applicants who have received education outside the US but hold a US RN license must present the following
A copy of the applicant’s active and unencumbered US RN license.
The applicant must submit an Academic Report stating that the education they have received is on par with the standard of education provided any nursing institution in the USA. This report must either be received from NACES or CGFNS.
The applicants NACES or CGFNS evaluation must be approved course-by-course in order to receive transfer credits from institutions outside the US.
3) Applicants who do not have a US RN license and have received education outside the US must present the following
Applicants need to submit a Validation of Licensure Report as proof of their legal authorization to practice as a professional nurse in their geographical area of work. CGFNS provides this report.
Applicants must submit an Academic Report from NACES or CGFNS stating that the education they have received is equal to a GPA of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 in a US nursing institution.
The applicant’s NACES/CGFNS evaluation needs to be approved course-by-course in order for the applicant to receive transfer credit from an institution outside the United States.
An application form that has been filled out completely
Applicant’s resume/list of professional accomplishments/curriculum vitae.
Applicant must submit proof of employment. In case of unemployed applicants, they must verify that they have access to a suitable work environment.
In the past 5 years, the applicant must have had a full-time work experience either in a leadership or should have been a faculty in a nursing college/university (2-4 year courses), hospital or healthcare.
In the past 5 years, the applicant must have had at least a minimum of one-year full-time experience in an informatics or technology-based nursing leadership role.
In the past 5 years, the applicant must have had at least a 1-year work experience in fields of Advanced Practice Nurse (NP), Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in bachelor’s degree of either public health or nursing or dietetics or microbiology or any other healthcare-related programs.
Applicants cannot receive transfer credits for the certificate program at American Sentinel University.
Note: If the applicant is utilizing federal financial aid, they must submit official transcripts. If the applicants are not utilizing federal financial aid, unofficial copies may be submitted for purposes of evaluation and acceptance. However official copies must be submitted within the stipulated time.
Computer and processor: 2 – 3 GHz or greater (Intel Pentium or Celeron, or AMD Athlon processors). Intel’s i5 or i7 or equivalent is recommended, 5 years or newer.
Memory: 1 GB minimum. 4-8GB recommended
Hard drive: 80 GB or larger
Display: 1024×768 or greater monitor and video card
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 or later versions. Mac OS X.
Security: A current anti-virus program
Internet browser: Internet Explorer 9.0, Google Chrome (most recent), Firefox (most recent)
Internet access: A broadband internet connection is highly recommended. Media-rich content is included within courses and externally referenced materials.
Audio: Sound card with speakers or headphones
Microsoft Office 2003 or later
Email address
Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader (Free)
Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$15,205
Average Annual Cost
$9,840
Additional Costs:
Books And Supplies
$22,812
Other Fees
$300
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$10,264
Budget For Other Expenses
$300
Total One Year Cost
$22,812
The annual list price to attend American Sentinel University on a full-time basis is $22,812 for all students regardless of their residency. This fee is comprised of $9,840 for tuition, $10,264 room and board, $1,200 for books and supplies and $300 for other fees. Out of state tuition for American Sentinel University is $9,840, the same as Colorado residents.
Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4-year bachelor's degree and living expenses at American Sentinel University to be $91,248 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 1.6% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.
Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.
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Student:Faculty Ratio
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Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.
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Most Popular Majors:
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
454 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
14 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
3 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
2 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
2 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
1 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
1 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
2 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
1 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
1 Graduates
Undergraduate Students
1,444
Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
9%
Full-time / Part-time
8% / 92%
Male
11%
US National: 44%
Female
89%
US National: 56%
Race/Ethnicity
White
Unknown
Black
Hispanic
Two or more races
Non Resident alien
Asian
American Indian/Alaska native
Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
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Foreign
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Housing
The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.
On Campus Housing Available
No
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
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Undergrads in College Housing
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Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
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Campus Security
Since the campus life of the students assumes an imperative part of their development and advancement, students at ASU invest a lot of their time learning from the faculty members. Additionally, the students have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into a change-maker. The number of female and male students at the university are 10% and 90%, respectively.
24-Hour Security Patrol
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
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Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.
$17,745 - $17,745
Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.
$184 - $184
Show data for students who
and started their studies
Out of 7,811 students
30% Graduated
10% Still Enrolled
15% Transfer
1% Withdraw
To help the students pay the educational expenses, the university offers financial assistance through loans, grants, and other financial aid.
The federal government, state corporations, and private companies and organizations sponsor the money to fund the education of students.
In order to be eligible for receiving federal student aids, the students must fill the FAFSA form. American Sentinel University Federal school code is 041277.
The Federal Aids that are available for the students seeking education in the university are Pell Grant, Direct Student Loan Program, Direct PLUS Loans and more.
The university also provides Military Aids by providing veteran benefits such as Tuition Assistance, GI Bill and more.
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