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Amberton University

#2601 in US ranking Garland, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$15,885
Avg. aid
$964

What is the accreditation of Amberton University?

Amberton University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC, to award bachelor's and master's degrees. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from specialized accreditation of an individual program.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility and can matter when another college evaluates transfer credit. It does not guarantee that credits will transfer or that a degree satisfies a state's licensing requirements. Applicants pursuing a regulated profession should verify the requirements for their specific program and intended state of practice.

What are the admission requirements at Amberton University?

Amberton University evaluates applicants for its degree programs rather than operating under an open-admission policy. The application path depends on whether a student seeks a bachelor's or master's degree.

Undergraduate applicants should expect to submit an application and official records of previous college study; graduate applicants should be prepared to document a completed bachelor's degree and provide the transcripts required for their program. Applicants educated outside the United States may also need an evaluation of their academic records and evidence of English proficiency, depending on their circumstances. A prospective student should check the current admissions instructions for their degree and entry term before requesting transcripts or scheduling a test.

Amberton's adult-oriented admissions model is particularly important for someone applying directly from high school. Such applicants should confirm their eligibility with admissions before treating the university as a conventional first-year option.

What are the application fees and waivers at Amberton University?

Applicants should check Amberton University's current application instructions for the charge, if any, associated with their applicant category and submission method. An application charge is separate from tuition, registration charges, and any costs of obtaining official transcripts.

Anyone seeking a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request process before submitting an application. A waiver should not be assumed to apply automatically to graduate, international, or other applicant categories.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Amberton University?

Prospective students should not assume that enrolling at Amberton University provides access to an on-campus Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. ROTC participation through another institution would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement, an eligible course schedule, and approval from the host program.

Students interested in a military commission should ask the relevant ROTC host unit whether it accepts Amberton students before making enrollment plans. ROTC scholarships have separate selection criteria and can carry military service obligations; veteran education benefits are a different form of assistance.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Amberton University?

Amberton University generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission and the application of credits toward a particular degree are separate decisions. A transferred course may be accepted by the university without meeting a specific major requirement.

Transfer applicants should arrange for official transcripts from each college attended and request a degree-specific credit evaluation. Before enrolling, they should ask which courses satisfy general education or major requirements, how many credits must be completed at Amberton, and whether the program limits the age or type of coursework accepted. Students considering credit for prior learning should obtain written confirmation of how that credit would apply to their degree plan.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Amberton University?

Students whose plans include international study should obtain program approval from Amberton University before paying for a course or overseas placement. Credit earned abroad is useful toward an Amberton degree only if the university accepts it and determines how it fulfills the student's requirements.

That approval should cover the host institution, course equivalencies, transcript arrangements, and any effect on financial-aid eligibility. An independently arranged overseas course is not the same as a university-operated exchange or faculty-led program.

Amberton University First-Year Students

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Transfer: 31

Amberton University Admission Requirements

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

No

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Amberton University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.