kaplan university

Kaplan University is one of the most frequently searched universities in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of American colleges.

Kaplan is a for-profit college which is primarily a distance learning school. However, Kaplan also has 15 physical campuses throughout the United States, so students can take traditional classroom courses as well, with both day and evening options available.

Originally established in 1937, Kaplan currently maintains an enrollment of more than 33,000 students, on campus and online.

Kaplan is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Above: The Kaplan campus in Davenport, Iowa

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kaplan university Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Kaplan.

1. Where is Kaplan University?

Kaplan has 15 physical locations in 7 states, with its main campus located in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters located in Chicago, Illinois.

Here are the official addresses of all of Kaplan's brick-and-mortar learning locations:

9000 Keystone Crossing

Suite 800

Indianapolis, Indiana

46240

7009 Nordic Drive

Cedar Falls, Iowa

50613

3165 Edgewood Parkway SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

52404

1801 East Kimberly Road

Suite 1

Davenport, Iowa

52807

4655 121st Street

Des Moines, Iowa

50323

2570 Fourth Street SW

Mason City, Iowa

50401

14 Marketplace Drive

Augusta, Maine

04330

475 Lisbon Street

Lewiston, Maine

04240

265 Western Avenue

South Portland, Maine

04106

18618 Crestwood Drive

Hagerstown, Maryland

21742

1390 Piccard Drive

Suite 100

Rockville, Maryland

20850

1807 Park 270 Drive

St. Louis, Missouri

63146

1821 K Street

Lincoln, Nebraska

68508

5425 N 103rd Street

Omaha, Nebraska

68134

201 West Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

53203

2. What types of degrees are offered at Kaplan University?

Kaplan offers Associate degrees, Bachelors degrees, Masters degrees, and Doctoral degrees in many fields of study, as well as a number of certificates and diplomas.

Kaplan also has a law school, as well as the School of Professional and Continuing Education, where students can earn their teaching credentials.

3. What undergraduate programs are offered at Kaplan University?

Here is a list of some of the undergraduate majors (leading to Associate degrees, Bachelors degrees, or Certificates) offered at Kaplan:

Accounting
Advanced Customer Service
Business Administration
Communications
Computer Information Sciences
Computer Networking
Computer Programming
Criminal Justice
Education
Finance
General Education
Information Systems and Technology
Insurance
Legal Studies
Medical Assistance
Medical Office Administration
Medical Transcription
Military Programs
Nursing
Project Management
Psychology
Public Safety
Social Sciences
Travel & Tourism Management
Web & Multimedia Design

4. What graduate programs are offered at Kaplan University?

Here is a list of Masters and Doctoral degrees available at Kaplan:

Masters Degree Programs:

Accounting
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Educational Psychology
Finance
Financial Education
Health Education
Health Information Management
Healthcare Administration
Higher Education
Homeland Security
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Insurance
IT Training
Law
Leadership and Professional Development
Management and Leadership
Nursing
Public Administration
Public Health
Real Estate Education
Social Sciences
Teaching

Kaplan also offers a Doctoral degree (PhD) program in Nursing.

Above: A screenshot of Kaplan's online college

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5. What courses are offered at Kaplan's Law School?

Kaplan features the nation's first online law school. It's called Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Students take required courses for the first two years, followed by focusing on their chosen specialties during the last two years.

The Concord Law School is based in San Diego, but courses are offered fully online.

Here are the legal courses that are required to earn a JD at Concord Law School.

Civil Procedure
Community Property
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Corporations and Business Organizations
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Electronic Legal Research
Estates, Wills and Trusts
Evidence
Future of Law Practice
Legal Analysis
Legal Writing
Professional Responsibility
Real Property
Remedies
Torts

The American Bar Association (ABA) does not accredit online programs, but Concord Law degree holders can still take the California Bar Association exam, and practice law if they pass the exam.

Kaplan provides the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Bar Exam.

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6. Why should I attend Kaplan?

Here are just a few good reasons for enrolling at Kaplan:

Kaplan is a fully accredited university.
Kaplan has an open admissions policy.
Degrees from Kaplan can be earned fully online, from anywhere in the world.
Kaplan has more than 180 degree programs to choose from.
In terms of enrollment, Kaplan is one of the largest universities in America.
Kaplan features reasonable tuition rates overall, and offers reduced tuition to members of the U.S. military.

7. How much does it cost to attend Kaplan?

According to the Kaplan website, the cost of tuition and fees for undergraduate students is:

$220 per credit hour for Indiana residents.
$321 per credit hour for residents of the state of Maine.
$371 per credit hour for out of state students.
$165 per credit hour for military service members.
$230 per credit hour for military veterans.

The tuition for Kaplan graduate programs depends on which program you take. Standard graduate school tuition at Kaplan ranges from $385 to $700 per credit hour.

The tuition for full time admission to Concord Law School of Kaplan University is less than $13,000 per year.

All of the above tuition costs pertain to online courses. Campus-based courses may cost more.

Additional fees may also apply, such as application fees, textbook fees, technology fees, transcript fees, and insurance fees, among others. Additional costs may include computer equipment and an internet connection.

Students enrolled at Kaplan may be eligible for financial aid, as long as they successfully complete the FAFSA form.

Above: A typical diploma from Kaplan

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8. What is the contact information for Kaplan University?

You can reach the main office of Kaplan toll free by calling 866-KAPLAN-U.

To reach the Indianapolis, Indiana location, call 317-208-5311.

To reach the Cedar Falls, Iowa location, call 319-277-0220.

To reach the Cedar Rapids, Iowa location, call 319-363-0481.

To reach the Davenport, Iowa location, call 563-355-3500.

To reach the Des Moines, Iowa location, call 515-727-2100.

To reach the Mason City, Iowa location, call 641-423-2530.

To reach the Augusta, Maine location, call 207-213-2500.

To reach the Lewiston, Maine location, call 207-333-3300.

To reach the South Portland, Maine location, call 207-774-6126.

To reach the Hagerstown, Maryland location, call 301-766-3600.

To reach the Rockville, Maryland location, call 301-258-3800.

To reach the St. Louis, Missouri location, call 314-205-7900.

To reach the Lincoln, Nebraska location, call 402-474-5315.

To reach the Omaha, Nebraska location, call 402-431-6100.

To reach the Milwaukee, Wisconsin location, call 414-223-2105.

To reach the Concord Law School of Kaplan University, call 877-757-8189.

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