
Strayer University-Pennsylvania is part of Strayer University, an institution whose history began in 1892 as Strayer's Business College in Baltimore. Its original focus on practical business instruction helps explain the university's continuing emphasis on career-oriented programs and students who combine education with work.
The institution later operated as Strayer College before adopting the Strayer University name as its academic offerings expanded. The Pennsylvania designation identifies the reporting institution associated with its locations in the state; it should not be mistaken for a separate university founded in Trevose. Prospective students comparing historical information should distinguish university-wide milestones from developments at a particular Pennsylvania location.
Strayer University's academic offerings concentrate on business, technology, and other career-related fields rather than a broad collection of residential-campus faculties. Programs associated with the university include business administration, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, and education.
Strayer offers undergraduate and graduate credentials, including associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Its Jack Welch Management Institute offers an MBA within the university. Available programs and course formats can differ by location and term, so an applicant interested in studying in person in Trevose should check which courses - not just which degrees - are scheduled there. The catalog is also the appropriate place to check a program's required courses, prerequisites, and graduation requirements.
Strayer University-Pennsylvania is associated with Trevose, Pennsylvania, in suburban Bucks County northeast of Philadelphia. This is a commuter-oriented setting, not a traditional residential college campus.
Trevose's location near major roads may be convenient for students traveling from Bucks County, Philadelphia, or neighboring communities. Commuting time, parking arrangements, and the availability of in-person classes matter more than distance alone: a degree offered by Strayer University may include online coursework even when a student lives near a Pennsylvania location. Applicants should confirm the current meeting address and on-site hours before planning a commute.
Strayer University describes its educational purpose in terms of accessible, career-relevant higher education for a diverse population that includes working adults. Flexibility in how students attend classes is a central part of that approach.
That stated mission is useful context for evaluating the university, but it is not evidence that a particular schedule will fit every student. Applicants balancing work or family commitments should compare the actual course timetable, online participation requirements, and expected weekly workload for their intended program. Strayer is a private, for-profit university; it has no religious affiliation that defines its curriculum.
Name of the institution
Strayer University-PennsylvaniaLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
QuartersFoundation year
1892Strayer University-Pennsylvania is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degreeData 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.