
Bryant & Stratton College is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Institutional accreditation concerns the college as a whole; it is different from accreditation or approval of an individual program.
That distinction is especially important for applicants to nursing and other regulated health fields. They should confirm the current approval and, where applicable, programmatic accreditation of the specific Virginia Beach program, then check the licensing rules in the state where they expect to work. Institutional accreditation can be relevant to federal aid eligibility and transfer-credit review, but it does not require another college to accept a course or guarantee eligibility for a professional license.
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach reports an open-admission policy for general entry. Degree-seeking applicants should be prepared to document high school graduation or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED, and complete the college's application process.
Open admission should not be read as automatic placement into every program. Nursing and other specialized programs may have separate academic, health, background-check, or clinical-placement requirements. Applicants should request the requirements for their intended credential before assuming that general admission also secures a place in that program.
Applicants should also confirm which transcripts are needed and whether any assessment or English-language documentation applies to their circumstances. A published general-admission profile does not, by itself, establish a minimum GPA, SAT or ACT requirement, essay requirement, or deadline for every applicant category.
The reported application fee for Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach is $35. This is an application charge, not tuition or an enrollment deposit.
Because fees and waiver procedures can change, applicants should confirm the charge shown in the current application before submitting it. Anyone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request process before paying; paying a fee should not be assumed to create a later right to reimbursement.
A campus-operated Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit cannot be established for Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach from the available campus information. A nearby university's ROTC program should not be treated as a Bryant & Stratton enrollment option without confirmation from that program.
Students interested in commissioning should ask the relevant ROTC host whether it permits cross-enrollment from this college and whether their degree program and schedule meet participation rules. ROTC scholarship eligibility and any resulting service obligation are separate questions from ordinary college admission.
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach generally accepts transfer credits from other accredited institutions, subject to evaluation. Transfer applicants should submit records of prior college study and obtain a review tied to the degree they plan to pursue.
The college reports transfer entry for fall, winter, and spring terms. It also reports considering Advanced Placement credit, CLEP subject examinations, DSST/DANTES examinations, and certain credit recommendations or prior learning. Admission and credit acceptance are separate decisions: a course can be transferable without satisfying a particular major requirement.
Before enrolling, a transfer student should request a written, program-specific evaluation showing which credits meet general education, major, and elective requirements. That review is particularly consequential in programs with sequenced courses, clinical requirements, or licensing rules.
A Virginia Beach-specific study-abroad or exchange program is not established in the campus information. Students should not assume that a program available elsewhere within Bryant & Stratton College is available through this campus.
Anyone considering an independent or third-party international program should seek academic approval before enrolling in overseas courses. The questions to resolve are whether credits will apply to the degree, whether required courses can be completed on schedule, and how financial aid would apply.
Application fee
$35Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
NoOff-campus study
NoStudy abroad
NoWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, Winter, SpringData 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.