Kaplan University was a predominantly distance-learning institution in the United States. It suited students who wanted online study with some ground locations, but anyone needing program-specific professional certification should check accreditation carefully before applying.
Kaplan University was mainly an online institution, with 14 ground locations across the United States. No subject areas or programme list is published here, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the university website.
International applicants should check the current application route on the university website and confirm whether their chosen programme has the accreditation needed for any later certification or licensure. Because the university operated primarily online, students should also confirm any location, identity, document, and enrolment requirements before applying.
The university does not publish a tuition fee range here; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs depend on whether you study online or at one of the ground locations in the United States.
The language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the study format, any visa implications if you need to enter the United States, document requirements, and whether your programme has the field-specific accreditation needed for your goals.
In a country with 2,515 universities, Kaplan University stands out more for its distance-learning format than for a traditional campus model. That makes it a practical option for students who want online study, but its value depends heavily on whether the specific programme meets the accreditation requirements you need.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It was a public university in the United States.
It was predominantly a distance-learning institution, with 14 ground locations across the United States.
It was regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
No. Some programs did not have the field-specific accreditation needed for graduates to obtain certification.
Kaplan University (KU) was a private online for-profit university owned by Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company. It was predominantly a distance learning institution, maintaining 14 ground locations across the United States. The university was named in honor of Stanley H. Kaplan, who founded Kaplan Test Prep. It was regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of seven major accrediting bodies in the U.S., but some programs did not have the field-specific accreditation needed for graduates to obtain certification.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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