BACKGROUND
When going back to school, finding a quality university to attend can be very difficulty. We have all seen the commercials for so called “professional universities” but in actuality very few of these schools provide a top-notch education. Look no further, Kaplan University is a one of a kind institution steeped in history and academic excellence.
Kaplan University was founded in 1937 which means it has a long record of delivering value oriented education. They have discovered what works and what doesn’t in teaching higher education classes. Today there are more than 70 campuses in 22 states which means there is probably a Kaplan University closer to you than expected. Kaplan University focuses on real world learning from industry experienced professors. Most of the learning doesn’t come from text books but from real-life case studies and scenarios. Seminars, webinars, online quizzes, discussion boards and web based field trips are all examples of how Kaplan’s teaching strategy differs than traditional colleges.
Kaplan offers a wide variety of degree programs and majors. Students may choose from 8 different schools and 75 different majors. Students can obtain online or offline master's, bachelor's, associate's, and professional law degrees, as well as online certificate programs. The online program makes it easy to attain a degree in a short amount of time. The professors and advisers make sure students don’t become sidetracked or feel disconnected while taking classes online. One of the great things about Kaplan University is the inexpensive tuition. Average tuition is only around $350 per credit hour which is much cheaper than other alternative schools. Take a look at Kaplan University for more information.
PRO
- Many locations
- Online Programs
- Many degree programs
- Post Education Certification Programs
- Alternative Learning Structure
- Affordable tuition price
CON
- Credits will probably not transfer to traditional schools
- Some students may not like the alternative approach to learning
EXPENSE
- Undergraduate programs: $320 per credit
- Graduate education programs: $350 per credit
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice: $350 per credit
- Master of Science in Nursing: $350 per credit
- Master of Science in Management: $380 per credit
- Master of Business Administration: $395 per credit
- Master of Science in Legal Studies: $350 per credit
- Deposit: $95 is due at the time of enrollment and will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes.
- Technology fee: $100 per term. This fee is discounted to $50 for MBA and Master of Science in Management students.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Kaplan provides bachelors and masters degrees in the following areas:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Criminal Justice
- School of Education
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Information Systems and Technology
- School of Legal Studies
- School of Nursing
- Business and Finance Certificates
- Health Care Certificates
- Information Technology Certificates
SCHOOLS
- 70 campuses in 22 states
- Online program available everywhere
STUDENT LIFE
- No indication of student life
- Student life will probably vary by campus
- Online studies are self-lead with no class or professor interaction
CONCLUSION
Kaplan University is one of the better non-traditional universities in the United States. This university has a creditable reputation for producing quality graduates. In fact, 95% of graduates said that they found the education at Kaplan to be excellent. The price is one of the best selling points. Make sure you figure in how many credits your degree program would be before signing up. Take a look at Kaplan University if you are looking for a quality institution to obtain a college education.
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I was considering going over there but after reading all of the comment it seems like after attending Kaplan ppl have experienced a crazy financial burden as well as credits not being transfered, I am definitely not going!!!!!
I've been attending Kaplan for three years one class at a time. I've finally had it. All they really seem interested in is getting your money. At $2,000+ per class it's just not worth it. I'd highly recommend you check out other schools before giving your money to these clowns.
The only department that returns calls or emails is the collections department and they call constantly even when your paid up!
It's funny, they are an online school but can't seem to communicate electronically...
To add salt to the wound now they want to charge me $100 to withdraw from school!!!
Scam is a great description of this University.
All this school wanted was my money- they refused to even try to attempt to get my other credits for transfer- never would contact me back with correct information and was just a horrible experience- Do not give out your credit card number and or even waste your time with these people- just horrible experience!
Im a little confused. I am currently enrolled and Kaplan claims to be accredited, so why would this degree not be accepted at other colleges?
I used Kaplan to study for the sats and it totally helped. They have great programs.
I am in my last year right now going towards my BS in IT. Like some of you, I have found that I have done the leg work in getting my financing through the financial aid dept. Once I got it straight the first time, I have had no other problems.
I have talked with a few companies and some government offices concerning how much weight an online degree has. They used to not take them seriously but with the rise in people doing them and the results that are being seen, they are taking notice now. Kaplan has been around since 1937 and now they are owned by the Washington Post so they have a good foundation.
As far as distance learning goes, it takes the right kind of person to do it. My schedule and life is all over the place so learning when I can is fine. I also can read a book and apply it. That sounds easy but it is not and some people can't do it, they need to learn by doing it. You definitely need to learn to discipline yourself to read, post, and do the projects. The first few terms are pretty easy and they get progressively harder as they should.
As of now, I have learned enough to get my A+, Net +, CCNA, and Security+ certifications from the courses. They do teach you a lot.
Its good but its expensive to me. Comparatively though, its about the same as other colleges.
after readin reviews & how the ad advisor seemed uniterested in talkin bout Kaplan i have completely changed my mind. i work hard for the money i have & i dont have very much to just throw around.
im studing in this time international diploma in computer studies in birmingham internationl college ...in birmingham.england....u.k..can u sucession me ...i hav enterd in ur universty in ur country...
need more info about the college for MA degree
I am currently enrolled with Kaplan and my major is a B.S. in legal studies. My experience has been a good one. Yes I have had issues with the financial aid dept just like everyone else but it doesn't take away from my learning experience. I have had professors I haven't cared for but again it's been well worth it. I read the comments from others and I would have to strongly disagree with several of them as the financial aid does cover the tuition costs and almost all of my credits transferred. I also had a very good experience getting enrolled, yes a credit card is necessary to be able to enroll in classes but the money is applied to your tuition. Everyone was extremely helpful and professional and with the exception of having to be forceful with the financial aid dept to get a response I have had second to none experience and would recommend it to all my friends and family!
i'm really proud to be a kaplan student! is a hell of a great school!.i'm soo proud that i will be buying the leather jacket withthe kaplan logo, and and more apparel with the kaplan logo. obviously, if a person dont do good they want to blame anyone for their failure. is true the financial aid could suck balls. but the profram and the teachers are awesome. i use to go to a cuny college and they are not better than kaplan believe me. but for a masters is better to atten to a national accreditted college like a long island university.
I was actually thinking about going back to Kaplan. I have attended Kaplan on 2 different occasions. The first advisor I had looked me up on Myspace, added me as a friend, kept my home number and called me 'after hours'! I found it kind of 'entertaining' at the time because I was only 19. I'm now older with a family and I understand how that was totally not professional. The second time I attended, it was okay. I just couldn't make the classes because of my work schedule. The only reason I was reconsidering Kaplan is because I work for Sears, and we get a 'discount'! Otherwise. I HATE it. I'd SO love to go to a traditional University.
I attend Kaplan college in Milwaukee, WI
evening classes and also work fulltime during the day. Love the college. My instructers are great and very informative. Time wise sucks cuz we can't leave until 10:35pm Not sure what the big deal is to leave 5 min earlier. And the perfect attendence is a joke because you can be there everyday and be 5 minutes late and it is counted against you and there goes your perfect attendence. But other then that they give
you everything you need as far as books and supplies. I can't wait to graduate. It's a good school.
Called Kaplan to get information on becoming a student last month. The admissions advisor acted as if she knew me....haha. After going through all the admissions paperwork and doing the FAFSA I was then demanded to fork over a credit card number for the application fee. Now keep in mind I wanted previous college credits to be reviewed for transfer. I was told "not here at Kaplan". I asked her what do you mean, It was explained to me that any credits for transfer would not be accepted and they would need the credit card number by the end of the call. I said I do not have one she then proceeded to tell me to ask family for a credit card. All this just to get information about a program. I also was told that I need to set a certain time aside each day to attend class and that would be my class time for every single day, although after I said I was going with another school I was told " oh you can study at your own pace just makke sure you're in class the same time everyday. I am not sure if any pf this was true or not. But the tuition was well over $10,000 a year! I am not enrolled in another school paying less than that. Also the state I am liveing and and the one I am moving to look at a Kaplan degree the same way as a paper towel.
Too much money. None of the financial aid covers it. Terrible experience, I went for 3 terms and now somehow I owe 3 grand because financial aid didn't cover it.It's around 3 grand a term, each term is only 2 classes adding up to 10 credits.
My text books are all mailed to me, very good communication with instructors and advisors...great school!
I am not the type to leave reviews, but for Kaplan I made an exception. From their financial aid to their "educators" this is an experience I would rather not ever have again. Their financial aid office is completely messed up. I started school in February and my file wasn't "fixed" until the end of July. After months of trying to contact my financial aid advisor, when she did return a call she said I must understand that she has 600 students and it takes her a while to get back with students. To me, 4 months seems kinda much. Especially when talking with another financial aid advisor, he said that he would personally place a note on her desk for her to get back with me, which she never did! So there was my first major headache with this school.
My second one was a professor I had this past term. She did not teach us anything. In seminar, she would talk about how hard the material was and how she had mastered it, but never tried to help us grasp it. For a required outline of our term paper, she took off points because she didn't like the material we were going to talk about. For example, I put something about the history of the topic as one sentence (nothing too major) and she told me not to go into the history and took off like 5 points just for that! It has been very aggravating and I can't wait to get done, I'm actually not even sure if I want to continue, but I have gone this far and I am sooo much in debt due to Kaplan that I might as well try to get through it. But when a professor messes with your grade like that, it really does put a mark on the institution. I have gotten president's list all of my other semesters at Kaplan, but this last one I will not, because of this one teacher. And there was no one to complain to and nothing that could be done. It is all about the money at Kaplan and they sure are raking it in.
I enrolled for this school and withdrew before I even started classes.. I was TERRIFIED of the amount of debt i would have.. I also know someone who goes there and he said it is not worth it for all of that money... I decided to goto Ashworth college which is an accredited college. And total it will be costing me around $5000. And no loans just a monthly payment of $50... and you get your degree when you pay your tuition and finish all of your work..
I am currently attending Kaplan University online. BEFORE ATTENDING check with the state you will be using your degree at to see if it is accepted. I am becomming more conserned about this school. Yes it is accredited but is it accepted? I have inquired in the state I live, pending answer. PLEASE check in your state befor attending. I will post back what I have found regarding my state accepting the degree.
I have to chine in and offer my opinion. Kaplna University is not for everyone; if you learn better in a classroom environment you will find this very difficult. I received both a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA from Kaplan and was very pleased with the academics.
Now the dissapointments: The financial aid office and Veteran's depts were difficult to contact on many occasions. I had issues with both at various times of my academic career at Kaplan. The main issue was the lack of communication, there were periods of time where I could not get a response back from Financial Advisors or VA advisors until I either contacted or threatened to contact higher authorites; as soon as I did that, instance response.
My only complaint with the University was what I mentioned above; other than that, I enjoyed my academic experience. It was diffirent and took a lot of my time, but my family was very supportive and I can see that if you do not have the support of your family, tis can be a very difficult way to return to school because it does demand a lot fo your time. However, the alternative for me was to attend a 4 year University 45 mites to 1 hour away from my home taking night classes or worse yet, having to attend school during the day and work @ night. I liked the flexibility the online classes gave me, but I did have to remain extrelmly disciplined to a schedule. I always made time for my family and if I knew there was an event coming ahead of time, I would try to finish projects or discussion posts ahead of time so I could have that extra time for my family event or function.
All in all, I recommend Kaplan if you find yourself wanting to return to school but say to yourself, where will I find the time to go to class. Check it out for yourself.
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