Strayer University-Florida

What is the history of Strayer University-Florida?

Strayer University-Florida is the Florida operation of Strayer University, a private, for-profit institution with roots in a business college founded in Baltimore in 1892 by S. Irving Strayer. Its history is tied to career-oriented education rather than the development of a residential campus.

The institution later expanded beyond its original business-school curriculum into undergraduate and graduate fields including information technology and criminal justice. Its Florida locations are part of that broader university history; the 1892 founding date does not mean the Tampa location has operated since then. Strayer is now part of Strategic Education, Inc., which was formed when Strayer Education and Capella Education Company merged in 2018. Strayer and Capella remain distinct universities.

What are the faculties and departments at Strayer University-Florida?

Strayer University organizes its academics around career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs, rather than a broad set of traditional campus-based faculties. Its offerings include business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, and education-related study.

Students can pursue credentials at the associate, bachelor's, and master's levels, depending on the program. The university's Jack Welch Management Institute offers graduate business education. A prospective student should check the current academic catalog for the exact degree title, course sequence, and delivery format: a program offered by Strayer University is not necessarily taught in person at the Tampa location.

What is the location of Strayer University-Florida?

Strayer University-Florida is associated with Tampa, Florida. For students considering in-person services, the important distinction is between having access to a Florida campus and having every course in a degree program available there.

Tampa is a metropolitan setting where commuting costs, traffic, parking arrangements, and class schedules can matter as much as distance from home. Before choosing a section, students should confirm its actual meeting address and whether it is in person, online, or a combination of both. The university also operates beyond Florida, but services at another Strayer location should not be assumed to be available in Tampa.

What is the mission and vision of Strayer University-Florida?

Strayer University's stated educational purpose centers on accessible, career-relevant higher education for working adults. Its emphasis on flexible study and applied subjects helps explain its mix of online learning, campus services, and business- and technology-oriented programs.

That mission describes what the university intends to provide; it is not evidence that a particular degree will lead to a promotion or job. Applicants can assess how well an individual program fits their goals by examining its required courses, scheduling options, total cost, and any licensing requirements in their intended profession.