General Information:
Name of Institution:
Yorktown University
Colorado Office Address:
4340 East Kentucky Ave., Suite 457
Denver, CO 80246
Florida Office Address:
4500 NW 27th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
Year Founded:
2000
First Accredited:
2008
Accreditation Expires:
2013
CEO/President:
Richard J. Bishirjian, Ph.D.
Accreditation and Agency Contact Information:
Distance Education and Training Council
1601 18th Street, N.W., Suite 2
Washington, D.C. 20009
Telephone: (202) 234-5100
www.detc.org
Colorado State Approval and Contact Information:
Colorado Commission on Higher Education
1560 Broadway, Suite 1600
Denver, CO 80202
Telephone: (303) 866-2723
http://highered.colorado.gov/cche.html
Florida State Approval and Contact Information:
Commission for Independent Education
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Telephone: (888) 224-6684
http://highered.colorado.gov/cche.html
Participation in Funding Programs:
Yorktown University does participate in these Benefit Funding Programs:
Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (TA) approved
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
(TA approved) http://www.dantes.doded.mil
GoArmyEd http://www.goarmyed.com
MyCAA https://aiportal.acc.mil/mycaa
Yorktown University does not participate in Title IV Federal Grant or Loan Programs.
Mission & Description:
Institution Mission Statement: Yorktown University prepares students for careers in the private and public sectors by educating them in the history, principles, and practices of American constitutional government, business and classical economics.
Areas of Special Focus:
Government, Economics, Business, Entrepreneurship
Description of Institution:
Internet-based institution offering twelve accredited degree and certificate programs.
Student Demographic Profile:
50% Military/Civilian DOD
50% Military/Civilian DOD
Degree Programs:
Associate of Arts in Government
Associate of Arts in Business
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Master of Arts in Government
Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Sport Management
Certificates:
Certificate in Public Administration and Privatization
Certificate in the American Founding
Certificate in Political Theory
Certificate in Political Economy
Early College Certificate
Average Program Tuition/Cost per credit hour:
| |
Military/Online |
Civilian/Online |
| Associate of Arts |
$250 |
$275 |
| Bachelor of Arts |
$275 |
$375 |
| MA/MBA |
$275 |
$500 |
Success Indicators:
Program Completion/Graduation Rates:
Bachelor of Arts: 75%
Master of Arts in Government: 75%
Percentage of Students Surveyed Who Responded that they:
Achieved their learning goals: 95%
Would recommend the institution to a friend: 95%
Were satisfied with their studies: 95%
