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FAST FACTS

• Years of experience in Distance Education: More than 20 years

• Headquarters: Aurora, Colo., USA
• History: American Sentinel University was founded when three
nationally accredited institutions merged: the American Graduate
School of Management (Denver, Colo.), Sentinel University (Denver,
Colo.) and the American College of Computer and Information
Sciences (Birmingham, Ala.).

• Accreditation: Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC);
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor
of Science Nursing and Master of Science Nursing programs);
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Doctor of
Nursing program)
• Awards: American Sentinel’s graduate nursing programs were
ranked in the top 100 by U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 and
2015 List of Best Online Programs
• G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013,
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009)
• Military Advanced Education Top Military-Friendly University
(2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11,
2009-10, 2008-09)
• Programs: Seven online bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs
with no residency requirements; online doctoral degree program with
two short residencies (one four-day residency the first year in Aurora,
CO and one short virtual residency the second year).
• Faculty: 175+ full-time and adjunct faculty members

• Staff: 85+ academic administrators and staff
• Student satisfaction: 98% of students were satisfied with their studies
with American Sentinel - Student Satisfaction Survey 2016

www.americansentinel.edu

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