About Us

Who we are
Our mission

With over 130 years of academic excellence, Strayer University is an accredited online university. We’re continuously evolving our curriculum to help students prepare for the workplace. And we’re dedicated to making education affordable and possible for all.

Through Strayer University's innovative approach to an exceptional educational experience and our commitment to student success, we empower our students to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

The core values of our institution include:

Educational Access: We provide affordable postsecondary educational opportunities to a diverse population of eligible learners using multiple modalities and flexible approaches to enable students to earn credentials and degrees.

Academic Quality: We provide innovative, engaging and professionally relevant academic programs and experiences for our students.

Stakeholder Success: We provide opportunities and supportive learning environments to equip students, alumni and the Strayer University community with the tools to achieve academic, personal and professional success.

How we support your success

We offer flexible programs, resources and guidance to help you through every step of your academic journey.

Find programs across four degree levels to fit your goals.

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See how affordable your degree can be.

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Earn your degree where and when you want.

Discover online learning

Connect face-to-face at a Strayer campus location.

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Get support from enrollment through graduation.

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Meet the Strayer leadership team

Andréa Backman, PhD
President Emerita, Strayer University

Andréa Backman is dedicated to helping students achieve meaningful employment opportunities and economic mobility through education. As president, she sets the vision for innovative, impactful education and holistic support to help students develop critical skills and knowledge for success. Education: PhD, University of Virginia; MA, DePaul University; BA, Penn State University

Andréa Backman, PhD President, Strayer University

Meet the Strayer leadership team

Antoinette “Toni” Farmer-Thompson, DHEd
President, Strayer University

Antoinette “Toni” Farmer-Thompson leads academic, faculty and student support teams at Strayer. She brings deep knowledge and passion for serving underrepresented communities to this role, ensuring a meaningful, personal learning journey. Education: DHEd, A.T. Still University; MBA, Grand Canyon University; MEd, University of Phoenix; BS, Criminal Justice, Arizona State University

Antoinette “Toni” Farmer-Thompson, DHEd Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Meet the Strayer leadership team

Jacqueline Palmer, EdD
Chief Diversity Officer and Special Assistant to the President, Student and Alumni Relations

Jackie Palmer helps deliver a positive educational experience and student success through proactive outreach and initiatives designed for a diverse adult student body. As the university’s chief diversity officer, Jackie works to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all. Education: EdD, University of Pennsylvania; MS, Johns Hopkins University; BS, Yale University

An accredited, online university

Strayer University has distinct accreditations and affiliations that attest to our academic quality. We're committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you're proud to display. View the ACBSP student achievement information.

Strayer at a glance

430+

Courses available

23

Degree programs

77

Concentrations and specializations

39,923

Students enrolled globally

92%

Part-time students

Source: University Fact Sheet

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