
Crestpoint University lists institutional accreditation by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Students should verify the university's current listing and approved locations in DEAC's institutional directory before making an enrollment decision.
Institutional accreditation evaluates the institution as a whole; it is not the same as specialized approval for an individual degree. Accreditation can be relevant to federal-aid eligibility, but a student must also meet aid requirements and enroll in an eligible program. Likewise, an accredited school's credits are not automatically accepted by another college, and institutional accreditation alone does not establish eligibility for a professional license. Applicants considering regulated occupations should check the applicable state licensing board and the exact program.
Crestpoint reports an open-admission policy for entering students and requires a high-school completion credential or its equivalent for degree-seeking admission. Open admission does not eliminate the need to satisfy documentation and program requirements.
Applicants should be prepared to document their education and identify the degree they intend to pursue. A student applying to a graduate or professionally regulated program may face requirements different from those for an entering undergraduate. The university's current application instructions and program catalog are the appropriate places to confirm transcript procedures, English-language requirements, start dates, and any program-specific conditions.
Crestpoint reports that it accepts Advanced Placement credit but not dual-enrollment credit. Admission to the university and the award of credit for previous learning are separate decisions, so applicants with AP coursework should request a written credit evaluation.
Applicants should confirm Crestpoint's current application charge, if any, in the application portal before submitting. A tuition or required-fee figure is not an application fee.
Students for whom a charge would be a hardship can ask admissions whether a waiver is offered, which applicants qualify, and whether approval must come before payment. They should also check whether undergraduate, graduate, and other application routes use the same procedure. An application charge should be kept separate from any later enrollment deposit or course-related fee.
Students interested in ROTC should not assume that enrollment at Crestpoint includes access to an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. Participation through another institution requires an established cross-enrollment arrangement and approval from the host unit.
Before choosing a degree around a commissioning plan, ask the relevant ROTC host whether Crestpoint students can participate, how required in-person training fits the academic schedule, and which programs satisfy the host's enrollment rules. ROTC scholarships have separate applications and eligibility standards; participation can also carry a military service obligation.
Crestpoint generally accepts eligible credits from other accredited institutions and permits transfer students to enter in fall, winter, spring, or summer. Acceptance to the university does not mean every previous course will apply to the chosen degree.
The institution also reports acceptance of CLEP subject examinations, DSST/DANTES examinations, and credit carrying American Council on Education recommendations. The number and type of credits awarded still depend on the program's rules, course equivalencies, grade standards, and any institutional-credit requirement.
Transfer applicants should submit official records as directed and obtain a written, program-specific transfer-credit evaluation before committing to an enrollment plan. That evaluation should show which credits fulfill required courses, which count only as electives, and how many credits remain at Crestpoint. Students transferring for licensing purposes should separately check whether the relevant licensing authority accepts those credits.
Students hoping to study abroad while earning a Crestpoint degree should establish how overseas coursework would fit their program before arranging travel or enrolling with another provider. An international experience does not automatically earn Crestpoint credit.
The practical questions are whether the university offers an approved program or exchange, whether a third-party course can be taken as transfer credit, and whether financial aid can apply. A written course preapproval should specify credit value and degree applicability. Students should also consider scheduling, visa requirements, and any restrictions on completing online coursework while outside the United States.
Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
YesComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
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, Spring, SummerData 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.