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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 does Amberton University offer in terms of athletics?

Amberton University is not organized around a conventional varsity-sports experience. Prospective athletes should not assume that the university offers intercollegiate team competition, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships.

Students looking for regular recreation can evaluate opportunities in their local community alongside their course schedule. A recreational activity, if offered to students, should not be confused with a varsity or club team.

What student groups and Associations are available at Amberton University?

Students interested in organizations at Amberton University should ask which groups are currently active and how students participate, especially if they study online or attend campus infrequently. An adult-oriented university may offer different opportunities for peer involvement than a residential college.

Program contacts and classmates can also provide ways to build academic or professional connections, though those relationships are not necessarily recognized student organizations. Applicants seeking student government, cultural groups, or a particular professional club should confirm that the group operates in their intended term and format.

Who studies at Amberton University?

Amberton University enrolls a relatively small student body with a strong adult-learner and transfer focus. Reported institutional enrollment was 892 students; the reported student-to-faculty ratio was 12 to 1.

For 2024-25 reporting, the university enrolled 31 degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate transfer students and no first-time students in that reporting category. These figures help explain why first-year admissions statistics may be less useful here than transfer-credit and program-planning information. The student-to-faculty ratio describes institutional staffing relative to enrollment, not the size of every class or the availability of an individual instructor.

How does student life look like at Amberton University?

Daily student life at Amberton University is shaped by its combination of campus and online study and its focus on adults. Students may spend less time on campus outside class than they would at a residential university, making course format and opportunities to connect with classmates especially consequential.

Someone who wants frequent in-person activities should ask when students gather outside scheduled classes. Someone studying remotely should check how instructors organize discussion, group work, and access to academic support. These practical details can matter as much as a campus activity calendar when judging whether the learning environment fits a student's routine.

What libraries are available to students at Amberton University?

Amberton University students should examine the research resources available for their particular courses, including access from off campus. Digital articles, databases, and other assigned materials can be especially important for students taking online or evening classes.

Before beginning a research-intensive program, students can ask how to reach research assistance, obtain materials beyond the university's holdings, and use academic resources remotely. They should also check whether their usual study hours align with access to any on-campus study space they intend to use.

Amberton University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

892

Total staff

12 full time, 30 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Amberton University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 118
Graduate: 774

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 114
Part-time: 778

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 22
Black or African American: 38
White: 35
Asian: 17

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.