State licensure and authorization
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
Strayer University is an institutional participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), a voluntary and regional method that oversees distance education. Strayer University is also approved to participate in SARA by its home state, the District of Columbia. As a result of Strayer's participation in SARA and approval by its home state, Strayer may offer distance education programs in SARA member states without further approval from the individual state. SARA only applies to distance education and does not cover instruction provided on-ground at any Strayer campus.
Alabama
Strayer University is licensed to do business in Alabama by the Private Licensing Division of the Alabama Community College System and is exempt from programmatic review by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Arkansas
Those programs offered by Strayer University in Arkansas have been certified by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301.
California
Strayer University is registered with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) as an out-of-state private postsecondary educational institution; however, Strayer University’s online programs are not subject to the jurisdiction of the California BPPE..
Delaware
Strayer University is authorized by the Delaware Department of Education to operate in the state of Delaware.
District of Columbia
Strayer University’s main campus is located in the District of Columbia. Strayer University is licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission of the District of Columbia (DCHELC). DCHELC has granted approval for Strayer University to offer all of the courses and all degree, diploma and certificate programs currently listed in the Strayer University Catalog. DCHELC does not object to Strayer University offering these courses and degree, diploma and certificate programs outside of the District of Columbia and, in particular, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Credits for courses taken at any of Strayer University’s campuses, including its Virginia campuses, may be transferred to any other Strayer University location, including those in the District of Columbia, or to the online campus, as part of an existing degree, diploma or certificate program.
Florida
Strayer University is licensed in Florida by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Commission at: 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400.
Toll-free telephone 1.888.224.6684.
Georgia
Strayer University is authorized to operate in the State of Georgia by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.
Maryland
Strayer University is authorized by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to offer programs at its Maryland locations and is registered with MHEC to enroll Maryland students in its fully online distance education programs.
Massachusetts
Strayer University’s online programs are not subject to the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. However, at this time, Strayer University is not permitting new enrollments into its online programs for Massachusetts with the exception of students who are part of the FCA partnerships. For FCA employees who reside in Massachusetts please click here for required Massachusetts disclosures.
Mississippi
Strayer University is authorized to offer approved courses and programs at its Jackson, MS campus by the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation.
New Jersey
Strayer University is licensed by the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education to offer programs in New Jersey.
North Carolina
Strayer University is approved by the North Carolina Board of Governors to offer programs in North Carolina.
Oklahoma
Strayer University is authorized as a degree granting institution in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Pennsylvania
Strayer University is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer programs in Pennsylvania.
South Carolina
Strayer University is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1122 Lady Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201, 803.737.2260. Licensure by this Commission indicates only that minimum standards have been met, and it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education..
Tennessee
Strayer University is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
Texas
Strayer University is legally authorized to operate and grant degrees in Texas as an exempt institution under the rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Utah
Strayer University has been issued a Certificate of Postsecondary State Authorization by the Utah Division of Consumer Protection.
Virginia
Strayer University is certified to operate campuses in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, including at 2121 15th St. N. in Arlington, VA. Each course and all degree, diploma and certificate programs that Strayer University offers in Virginia have been approved by the Strayer University Board of Trustees.
West Virginia
Strayer University is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to offer programs in West Virginia.